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China launches communication satellite for Nigeria
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CNTV, December 20, 2011
China has sent a Nigerian communications satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket. It was launched from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Center early Tuesday.
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China successfully sent a Nigerian communication satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 00:41 Beijing Time Tuesday. [Xinhua] |
The satellite will provide communications, broadcast, Internet connection, remote education and navigation services to parts of Africa, Europe and Asia.
China will also provide monitoring and control services for the satellite and support its ground stations.
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China successfully sent a Nigerian communication satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 00:41 Beijing Time Tuesday. [Xinhua] |
This is the third time China has provided satellite launching service for foreign users this year. The previous two were Pakistani communications satellites.
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China successfully sent a Nigerian communication satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 00:41 Beijing Time Tuesday. [Xinhua] |
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China successfully sent a Nigerian communication satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 00:41 Beijing Time Tuesday. [Xinhua] |
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