- China launched its third mapping satellite of the Tianhui-1 series into orbit from the Jiuquan launching base located in the country’s northwestern Gansu province.
Tianhui-1C for :
- Tianhui-1C will enhance the country’s ability to carry out scientific research, mapping, scientific experiments, land resource surveys, mapping, crop yield estimation and disaster relief.
- It was the 215th launch of the Long March series rockets, said the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASTC), China’s primary launch vehicle and satellite contractor.
- First Tianhui 1 mapping satellite of the series was launched in August 2010.
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