China launches Earth observation satellite for Pakistan

Written by Andrew Jones Friday, 17 January 2025 08:16

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A Long March 2D rocket launches from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert under clear blue skies. The rocket emits bright orange exhaust as it ascends, with insulation tiles visibly detaching. The launch pad and surrounding sparse vegetation are captured in the foreground.

HELSINKI — China launched the first satellite of a remote sensing constellation for Pakistan late Thursday, with two domestic spacecraft also along for the ride. A Long March 2D rocket […]

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