The Jilin-1 Gaofen 02D satellite is launched by Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Sept. 27, 2021. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo / Xinhua)

JIUQUAN - China sent a new satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday.

The Jilin-1 Gaofen 02D satellite was launched at 2:19 pm by Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully.

This launch marked the 11th mission for the Kuaizhou series carrier rockets.

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