China launches 2nd navigation satellite

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-15-2009 13:22

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China has successfully launched the country's second navigation satellite. Wednesday's launch is part of the country's efforts to develop an independent global satellite navigation system.

China has successfully launched the country's second  navigation satellite. Wednesday's launch is part of  the country's efforts to develop an independent global  satellite navigation system.

The carrier rocket --Long March 3-C -- blasted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan Province shortly after midnight on Tuesday.