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    China launches remote sensing satellites

    December 26, 2017

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    China launches remote sensing satellites on a Long March-2C carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 26, 2017. As the third batch of the Yaogan-30 project, the satellites will conduct electromagnetic environmental probes and other experiments. (Xinhua/Liang Keyan)

    China launched remote sensing satellites at 3:44 a.m.(Beijing Time) Tuesday on a Long March-2C carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

    The satellites have entered its preset orbit and the launch was proclaimed a success.

    As the third batch of the Yaogan-30 project, the satellites will conduct electromagnetic environmental probes and other experiments.

    The launch is the 260th mission of the Long March rocket family.