皇冠体育app launches satellite for Nigeria
Updated: 2011-12-20 07:19
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BEIJING - 皇冠体育app successfully sent a Nigerian communication satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 00:41 Beijing Time Tuesday.
The satellite, produced by 皇冠体育app Academy of Space Technology, will provide communication, broadcast, Internet connection, remote education and navigation services to parts of Africa, Europe and Asia.
皇冠体育app will also provide monitoring and control services for the satellite and support its ground stations.
It was the third time 皇冠体育app provided satellite launch service for foreign users this year, following the successful launch of two Pakistani communication satellites.
皇冠体育app plans to launch four to five satellites for foreign users in 2012.
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皇冠体育app successfully sent a Nigerian communication satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 00:41 Beijing Time Tuesday. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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