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China launches communication satellite for Nigeria
China 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 China Academy of Space Technology, will provide communication, broadcast, Internet connection, remote education and navigation services to parts of Africa, Europe and Asia.
China will also provide monitoring and control services for the satellite and support its ground stations.
China plans to launch four to five satellites for foreign users in 2012.
China launches communication satellite for Nigeria - Xinhua | English.news.cn
China 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 China Academy of Space Technology, will provide communication, broadcast, Internet connection, remote education and navigation services to parts of Africa, Europe and Asia.
China will also provide monitoring and control services for the satellite and support its ground stations.
China plans to launch four to five satellites for foreign users in 2012.
China launches communication satellite for Nigeria - Xinhua | English.news.cn
