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December 31, 2013

China's HD observation satellite opens its eyes
Beijing (XNA) Dec 31, 2013
China's high-definition Earth observation satellite, the Gaofen-1, has been formally put into service, the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND) announced Monday. The satellite has undergone eighth months of in-orbit tests since it blasted off on April 26. It has met requirements and even performed better than expected by sending back high quality photos, according to SASTIND. The satellite will help in geographic and resources surveys, envir ... read more

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