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Satellites Launch - China

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-22 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 9, 2025. The satellite was launched on Tuesday at 11:08 p.m. (Beijing Time) and entered its planned orbit as scheduled. The satellite will primarily support services including satellite communication, data transmission, and radio and television broadcasting, as well as conducting relevant technical tests and validations. Photo by Li Zhiyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellites Launch - China

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-22 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 9, 2025. The satellite was launched on Tuesday at 11:08 p.m. (Beijing Time) and entered its planned orbit as scheduled. The satellite will primarily support services including satellite communication, data transmission, and radio and television broadcasting, as well as conducting relevant technical tests and validations. Photo by Li Zhiyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellites Launch - China

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-22 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 9, 2025. The satellite was launched on Tuesday at 11:08 p.m. (Beijing Time) and entered its planned orbit as scheduled. The satellite will primarily support services including satellite communication, data transmission, and radio and television broadcasting, as well as conducting relevant technical tests and validations. Photo by Li Zhiyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellites Launch - China

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-22 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 9, 2025. The satellite was launched on Tuesday at 11:08 p.m. (Beijing Time) and entered its planned orbit as scheduled. The satellite will primarily support services including satellite communication, data transmission, and radio and television broadcasting, as well as conducting relevant technical tests and validations. Photo by Li Zhiyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellites Launch - China

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-22 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 9, 2025. The satellite was launched on Tuesday at 11:08 p.m. (Beijing Time) and entered its planned orbit as scheduled. The satellite will primarily support services including satellite communication, data transmission, and radio and television broadcasting, as well as conducting relevant technical tests and validations. Photo by Li Zhiyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

(251121) -- XICHANG, November 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-21 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, November 21, 2025. The Shiyan-21 satellite was launched at 6:55 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered the preset orbit successfully. (Photo by Li Zhiyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches New Satellite from Xichang

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Tianlian II-05 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 27, 2025. The Tianlian II-05 satellite was launched at 11:54 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches New Satellite from Xichang

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Tianlian II-05 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 27, 2025. The Tianlian II-05 satellite was launched at 11:54 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches New Satellite from Xichang

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Tianlian II-05 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 27, 2025. The Tianlian II-05 satellite was launched at 11:54 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches New Satellite from Xichang

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Tianlian II-05 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 27, 2025. The Tianlian II-05 satellite was launched at 11:54 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240802) -- BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new high-orbit internet-services satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 1, 2024. (Photo by Hu Zenghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240801) -- XICHANG, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new high-orbit internet-services satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 1, 2024. The satellite was launched at 9:14 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully. The launch marks the 529th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. (Photo by Hu Zenghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's support in launching satellite to boost connectivity, economy in Pakistan: PM

STORY: China's support in launching satellite to boost connectivity, economy in Pakistan: PM SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Islamabad 2. various of the prime minister's office 3. various of the Long March-3B rocket launching STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that China's cooperation to launch Pakistani satellite "Paksat MM1" will boost connectivity and economic growth in Pakistan, the prime minister's office said in a statement. Felicitating "the entire nation on the momentous occasion of the launch of" the satellite, the prime minister said that the achievement marks a significant advancement in the country's space and communication capabilities, according to the statement. "The launch of 'Paksat MM1' from Xichang Satellite Launch Center of China is a testament to the strong collaboration and partnership between our two countries. It is through such cooperative

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240531) -- BEIJING, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240531) -- BEIJING, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240530) -- XICHANG, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240530) -- XICHANG, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240530) -- XICHANG, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240530) -- XICHANG, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240530) -- XICHANG, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240530) -- XICHANG, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240530) -- XICHANG, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240530) -- XICHANG, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B rocket carrying a multi-mission communication satellite for Pakistan blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2024. The satellite has entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua)

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China launches new satellite

STORY: China launches new satellite SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:29 LOCATION: XICHANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching of the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite STORYLINE: China on Thursday launched a Long March-3B carrier rocket, placing a new satellite in space. The rocket blasted off at 9:43 a.m. (Beijing Time) from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan, sending the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite into its preset orbit. It was the 521st flight mission of the Long March rocket series. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xichang, China. (XHTV)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240509) -- XICHANG, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 9, 2024. China on Thursday launched a Long March-3B carrier rocket, placing a new satellite in space. The rocket blasted off at 9:43 a.m. (Beijing Time), sending the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite into its preset orbit. (Photo by Lu Hao/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240509) -- XICHANG, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 9, 2024. China on Thursday launched a Long March-3B carrier rocket, placing a new satellite in space. The rocket blasted off at 9:43 a.m. (Beijing Time), sending the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite into its preset orbit. (Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240509) -- XICHANG, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 9, 2024. China on Thursday launched a Long March-3B carrier rocket, placing a new satellite in space. The rocket blasted off at 9:43 a.m. (Beijing Time), sending the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite into its preset orbit. (Photo by Lu Hao/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240509) -- XICHANG, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 9, 2024. China on Thursday launched a Long March-3B carrier rocket, placing a new satellite in space. The rocket blasted off at 9:43 a.m. (Beijing Time), sending the Smart SkyNet-1 01 satellite into its preset orbit. (Photo by Lu Hao/Xinhua)

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China launches high-orbit internet services satellite

STORY: China launches high-orbit internet services satellite SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: XICHANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of high-orbit internet services satellite STORYLINE: China on Thursday sent a high-orbit internet services satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The satellite was launched at 9:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully. The launch was the 510th mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xichang, China. (XHTV)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240301) -- BEIJING, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a high-orbit internet services satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 29, 2024. (Photo by Xiao Xinjiang/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240229) -- XICHANG, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a high-orbit internet services satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 29, 2024. The satellite was launched at 9:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday and entered its preset orbit successfully. (Photo by Xiao Xinjiang/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240229) -- XICHANG, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a high-orbit internet services satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 29, 2024. The satellite was launched at 9:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday and entered its preset orbit successfully. (Photo by Xiao Xinjiang/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240229) -- XICHANG, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a high-orbit internet services satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 29, 2024. The satellite was launched at 9:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday and entered its preset orbit successfully. (Photo by Xiao Xinjiang/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240229) -- XICHANG, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a high-orbit internet services satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 29, 2024. The satellite was launched at 9:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday and entered its preset orbit successfully. (Photo by Xiao Xinjiang/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket and the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage attached to the carrier rocket, carrying two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3), blast off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. The two satellites, the 57th and 58th satellites of the BeiDou system, were launched at 11:26 a.m. (Beijing Time). (Photo by Qiu Lijun/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(231226) -- XICHANG, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket and the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage attached to the carrier rocket, carrying two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3), blast off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. The two satellites, the 57th and 58th satellites of the BeiDou system, were launched at 11:26 a.m. (Beijing Time). (Photo by Qiu Lijun/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(231226) -- XICHANG, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket and the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage attached to the carrier rocket, carrying two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3), blast off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. The two satellites, the 57th and 58th satellites of the BeiDou system, were launched at 11:26 a.m. (Beijing Time). (Photo by Qiu Lijun/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(231226) -- XICHANG, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket and the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage attached to the carrier rocket, carrying two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3), blast off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. The two satellites, the 57th and 58th satellites of the BeiDou system, were launched at 11:26 a.m. (Beijing Time). (Photo by Qiu Lijun/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(231226) -- XICHANG, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket and the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage attached to the carrier rocket, carrying two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3), blast off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. The two satellites, the 57th and 58th satellites of the BeiDou system, were launched at 11:26 a.m. (Beijing Time). (Photo by Qiu Lijun/Xinhua)

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China launches new satellites to enhance BDS-3 services

STORY: China launches new satellites to enhance BDS-3 services SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 26, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:18 LOCATION: XICHANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of launch of satellites STORYLINE: China on Tuesday sent two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The two satellites, the 57th and 58th satellites of the BeiDou system, were launched at 11:26 a.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-3B carrier rocket and the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage attached to the carrier rocket. The launch was the 504th mission for the Long March series carrier rockets. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xichang, China. (XHTV)

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China launches Zhongxing-6E satellite

STORY: China launches Zhongxing-6E satellite SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of the satellite STORYLINE: China on Thursday successfully sent a new satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The satellite, Zhongxing-6E, was launched at 7:23 p.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. This launch marked the 496th mission to use a Long March series carrier rocket. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)

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(EyesonSci) CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(231109) -- XICHANG, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the satellite Zhongxing-6E blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 9, 2023. China on Thursday successfully sent a new satellite into space. The satellite, Zhongxing-6E, entered the planned orbit successfully. (Photo by Chen Haojie/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci) CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(231109) -- XICHANG, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the satellite Zhongxing-6E blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 9, 2023. China on Thursday successfully sent a new satellite into space. The satellite, Zhongxing-6E, entered the planned orbit successfully. (Photo by Chen Haojie/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci) CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(231109) -- XICHANG, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the satellite Zhongxing-6E blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 9, 2023. China on Thursday successfully sent a new satellite into space. The satellite, Zhongxing-6E, entered the planned orbit successfully. (Photo by Chen Haojie/Xinhua)

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China launches new BeiDou navigation satellite

STORY: China launches new BeiDou navigation satellite DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:35 LOCATION: XICHANG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of the BeiDou navigation satellite STORYLINE: China on Wednesday sent a new BeiDou navigation satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The satellite was launched at 10:49 a.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-3B carrier rocket. It will be connected to the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) after it enters orbit and completes in-orbit tests. The satellite, designed to enter geostationary earth orbit, is the 56th of the BeiDou family and also the first backup satellite for the country's BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3). The satellite will expand the communication capacity of the system's regional short-messaging function, enhance positioning accuracy and promote the network's availability and stability. The satellite was developed by the China Academ