China launches research satellite
- Source: Global Times
- [16:30 November 12 2009]
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The Shijian 11-01 spacecraft lifts off on a Long March 2C rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gansu province November 12, 2009.
China successfully launched a scientific research satellite named "Shijian XI-01" into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu Province at 10:45 am on November 12, as reported by China Central Television (CCTV).
The satellite "Shijian XI-01" is carried by a China-developed Long March 2C rocket. China's Shijian, or "Practice", series of satellites are designed for scientific research and technological experiments. This is the 119th satellite flight in this series.
