皇冠体育app launches experiment satellite 'TK-1'

Xinhua | Updated: 2017-03-03 13:47

JIUQUAN - 皇冠体育app on Friday launched an experiment satellite, "TK-1", from northwestern Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

The satellite, carried by the rocket "KT-2", blasted off from the launch center at 7:53 am Friday, and it later entered its intended orbit.

"TK-1" is the first satellite independently developed by 皇冠体育app Aerospace Science & Industry Corp. (CASIC) and will be used for remote sensing, telecommunications and experiments in minisatellite-based technologies.

The "KT-2" rocket is one of the five carrier systems in the CASIC commercial space plan. It features high carrying efficiency and adaptability, according to the CASIC.

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