China launches new satellite via Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket

<p>China on Tuesday successfully launched a new satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province.</p><p>The Chuangxin-16 satellite, developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was launched at 10:36 am on a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket and entered orbit.</p><p>The satellite will mainly be used for scientific experiments and verification of new technologies.</p><p>The launch was the 16th mission by Kuaizhou-1A series rockets.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">(Produced by Gao Yuan and Dong Feng)</span><br/></p>