China has put a new satellite into orbit after a launch from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwest of the country. The rocket used for the mission was a Long March-2D, and the lift-off took place at 19:41 Beijing time. Officials confirmed that the satellite reached its intended orbit as planned.
The flight is also a milestone for the Long March family of rockets. It was the 677th flight of a Long March vehicle, a running tally that reflects how often China has relied on this launcher line for its space missions since the program began. Each flight adds to a record that has made the Long March series one of the most frequently used rocket families in the world.
The report on the launch came from Xinhua, China's official state news agency, and was relayed by the Italian news agency Italpress. Details about the satellite itself were not provided in the available reporting. Its name, its intended purpose and the organization that operates it were not disclosed, and no launch date beyond the time of the launch was given in the notes.
Jiuquan, located in the Gobi Desert, is one of China's main launch sites and has hosted many of the country's satellite and crewed missions. Launches from the site are typically announced quickly by state media once the vehicle has successfully reached orbit, as happened in this case.
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