China has successfully launched a new mapping satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
Known as Mapping Satellite-1, it was launched atop a Long March 2D carrier rocket and has entered into its preset orbit, according to Xinhua.
Developed by a firm under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the satellite will be used to conduct scientific experiments, surveys on land resources and mapping.
Remote sensing information and test results from the satellite are expected to promote the country’s scientific research and economic development.
