China is ready to launch two satellites on April 18 and 20 for
scientific purpose.
The two satellites are called "Experiment I" and "Naxing I" and
will be carried to space by a Long March II C carrier rocket from
the Xichang Space Launch Center, according to experts with the Harbin
Industrial University and Tsinghua
University.
The satellites will be used for scientific purposes, including
flight demonstration for developing small-sized satellites and
observation of the earth. The preparation was going smoothly, said
the experts.
(Xinhua News Agency April 18, 2004)