China launches high-definition earth observation satellite

China launches high-definition earth observation satellite
Beijing (XNA) Apr 30, 2013 - China sent high-definition earth observation satellite "Gaofen 1" into space shortly after noon on Friday, marking the start of a program that will substantially improve its capabilities in disaster relief, resources and environment survey. The satellite unfolded its solar panel in orbit at 12:39 p.m. after its carrier - a Long March-2D rocket - was launched from northwest China's Jiuquan ... morehttp://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_launches_high_definition_earth_observation_satellite_999.html