China launches communication satellites into space
China successfully launched a communications satellite into space today, Monday. The satellite is intended to be used for voice, television, and data transmission.
The "Long March 3B" rocket was successfully launched from the spaceport in Xichang in the south-western Chinese province of Sichuan. This was reported by the official news agency Xinhua according to SDA. The "Zhongxing 1A" satellite was put into orbit as planned.
According to officially unconfirmed information, the launch of the space module, with which the development of a dedicated space station is to begin, is now planned for the end of this month. The module will initially be used to practice remote-controlled docking maneuvers. The eight-ton spacecraft is to be launched into space using a type 2F rocket. It is already waiting to be launched at the Jiuquan space station in Gansu province.
