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China to launch two satellites to monitor space environment
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-10-05 21:27
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TAIYUAN,Shanxi - China will launch two environmental research satellites in the near future from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi province, the launch center said Tuesday in a press release.
The two satellites of the "Shijian VI-04" group are designed for carrying out space environment probes.
The satellites and the launch pad are in "good condition", and preparations have been proceeding well, the launch center said.