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China launches first solar observatory, tests grid fins

Written by  Andrew Jones Thursday, 14 October 2021 12:02
Launch of the Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer and 10 more satellites on a Long March 2D from Taiyuan, Oct. 14, 2021.

China carried out its 37th orbital launch of the year Thursday, successfully sending the Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer and 10 other satellites into orbit.