China launches 3 satellites for space exploration

By Berk Kutay Gokmen

ISTANBUL (AA) - China on Wednesday launched three satellites into orbit for space environment exploration, state-run Xinhua News reported.

A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying the satellites blasted off at 12.01 pm (0401GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.

The satellites, Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C, will be used for space environment exploration and related technology verification.

This marked the 608th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.