China- launches Yunhai Satellite

China successfully launches Yunhai-1(01) satellite for environment monitor

Published: 2016-11-11 23:33

Last Modified: 2016-11-12 11:22

Location: Jiuquan,China;

Duration: 0'51

Source: China Central Television (CCTV)

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Shotlist

Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, northwest China - Nov 12, 2016

1. Yunhai-1(01) satellite lifted off by Long March-2D

2. Animation of Yunhai-1(01) in orbit

3. Various of launch controllers

Storyline

China successfully launched a Yunhai-1(01) satellite with a Long March-2D carrier rocket Saturday from its Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

The Yunhai-1(01) satellite is mainly designed for detecting environmental elements in the atmosphere and ocean, the space environment, disaster prevention and reduction, and scientific experimentation.

Both the satellite and its carrier rocket are designed and made by the Shanghai Institute of Spaceflight Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

Saturday's is the 240th flight of China's Long March carrier rockets.


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