China launches 8th satellite for global navigation

China launches 8th satellite for global navigation
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Summary China successfully launched its eighth orbiter Beidou.

In early Sunday morning China successfully launched its eighth orbiter Beidou which will form part of the countrys indigenous satellite-navigation and -positioning network.The satellite has been locally prepared by China. The launching of the satellite marks the establishment of a basic system for the navigation and positioning network.China will launch more satellites during next two years.

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