China advances its earth observation capabilities with new satellite launch
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) successfully launched a Long March 2D carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province at 7:45 am on Sunday, delivering the new Yaogan 42B remote-sensing satellite into its planned orbit. The Yaogan 42B, the newest member of China's expanding remote-sensing satellite fleet, is designed to enhance Earth obs