China to send 3rd navigation satellite into orbit

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China plans to launch the third Beidou satellite, the Chinese version of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), into the orbit "in a few days" from the southwestern Xichang Satellite Launch Center, according to a statement from the center Friday.

Both the rocket, a Long March-3III carrier, and the satellite are in sound conditions and ready for the planned projection, said the statement.

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