China sent a group of 11 Geely-02 constellation satellites into space on Saturday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan Province, China Media Group (CMG) said, Report informs via CGTN.
Carried by a Long March-2C carrier rocket, the Geely-02 constellation satellites took off at 7:37 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the launch site, entering the preset orbit. This was the 508th flight mission of the Long March rocket series.
Owned by GeeSpace, a subsidiary of Geely Technology Group, the Geely-02 constellation satellites boast functions of communication, navigation enhancement and remote sensing.