China's Latest Satellite Launch Expands Remote Sensing Capabilities

Leveraging the Long March-2D carrier rocket, China successfully orbited the Yaogan-42 02 remote sensing satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, enhancing its observational prowess.

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