A Chinese Long March 3B rocket booster may have fallen from the sky and exploded near a town in southwest China today (Jan. 12) following a successful satellite launch, GBTimes reports. The article features video and photos shared on social media by people who apparently saw the strap-on booster, one of four that helped launch the Long March 3B, fall from the sky and explode, … [Read more...] about Rocket Booster Falls from Sky and Explodes in Chinese Town After Satellite Launch
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China to launch space station by 2020
As we prepare for NASA’s space shuttle program to come to a close, China has unveiled its plan to create its own international space station. The China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) says the 60-ton space station will include three capsules and a cargo spaceship, and should be completed around 2020, according to China’s state-run news agency … [Read more...] about China to launch space station by 2020
Asian broadband Internet satellite launched
A satellite that promises to deliver broadband Internet access to all corners of Asia Pacific was launched into orbit early Thursday from the European space port in French Guiana, South America.The Thai-owned IPStar satellite, also called Thaicom-4, was carried into space on top of an Ariane 5 rocket at 8:20 a.m. GMT. The launch had been due to take place about two hours … [Read more...] about Asian broadband Internet satellite launched
China to launch GPS alternative with own Beidou system
China on Tuesday began offering its own satellite navigation system to users, as an effort to move away from the nation's reliance on the U.S.-built NAVSTAR GPS network.On Tuesday, the country announced details of its Beidou system, which means Big Dipper in English, and already operates by using 10 Chinese satellites in orbit. China plans to enhance the system at the end of … [Read more...] about China to launch GPS alternative with own Beidou system
Alibaba Affiliate In China To Launch First E-commerce Satellite
A Chinese shopping website affiliated with e-commerce giant Alibaba group plans to launch the world's first e-commerce satellite to provide consumers with customized products. Get In Stock Alerts on Twitter for SNES Classic, Switch and More The Peoples' Daily quoted China Economic Net as saying that the satellite is scheduled to be launched in 2017.Juhuasuan.com announced … [Read more...] about Alibaba Affiliate In China To Launch First E-commerce Satellite
China To Launch 14 Meteorological Satellites Before 2025
At least 14 more meteorological satellites will be launched by China into orbit by 2025, officials said at a science conference on Monday. Get In Stock Alerts on Twitter for SNES Classic, Switch and More China plans to launch one Fengyun-II satellite, four Fengyun-IIIs, three Fengyun-IVs and another six for multiple meteorological purposes, Xinhua quoted an official … [Read more...] about China To Launch 14 Meteorological Satellites Before 2025
China Will Launch First Student-Built Satellite In 2017
China’s middle school students will build a satellite that will be launched into outer space in 2017. It is shaped like a cube and weighs 10 kilograms. It will have two-way communication capabilities and will aid the students in carrying out various experiments. Get the Free Tracker App to find a Nintendo Switch in Stock Several middle schools including the Beijing … [Read more...] about China Will Launch First Student-Built Satellite In 2017
Modi Excited About India’s GPS Satellite Launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said life in India will be "easier" now after the launch of the country's seventh navigation satellite that is expected to provide navigation with much better accuracy and targeted position. Get the Free Tracker App to find a Luvabella in Stock Modi congratulated Indian space scientists for the launch of the satellite, which … [Read more...] about Modi Excited About India’s GPS Satellite Launch
China To Launch First Quantum Communication Satellite
China will launch its first experimental quantum communication satellite in July, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Friday. Get the Free Tracker App to find a Nintendo Switch in Stock This will be the first quantum communication through a satellite in the world, Xinhua news agency quoted Pan Jianwei, professor with University of Science and Technology … [Read more...] about China To Launch First Quantum Communication Satellite
China To Launch Shenzhou-11 Manned Spacecraft Monday
China is set to launch the Shenzhou-11 manned spacecraft on Monday, authorities announced on Sunday. Get the Free Tracker App to find a Nintendo Switch in Stock The spacecraft will take two male astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong into space, said Wu Ping, deputy director of China's manned space engineering office, at a press conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch … [Read more...] about China To Launch Shenzhou-11 Manned Spacecraft Monday