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September 06, 2013

China civilian technology satellites put into use
Beijing, China (XNA) Sep 05, 2013
China's civilian technology satellites have officially been put into use, said the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND) on Wednesday. The satellites, named Practice-9 A and Practice-9 B, were developed by an affiliate company of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. They are the first in a series of civilian satellites designed for technological experimentation, said SASTIND. Development of the satellites is crucial f ... read more

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