On November, 12, from the space centre Taiyuan in province of Shansi in the north of China has successfully been launched research satellite Jaogan III, informs agency Sinhua.

Jaogan III has been launched at 6.48 morning local time, and in 21 minute the satellite has been put in orbit by carrier Chanchzhen-4C.

Authorities of China inform, that Jaogan III, which weights 2700 kg, will be used for scientific researches, monitoring of land resources, estimations of harvesting, and also for warning of natural disasters.

It is necessary to note, that since April, 1970 it is already 104-th launch of a rocket-carrier of Chanchzhen family. And on October, 24, 2007 they for the first time have launched own Moon satellite Chanje-1.

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