China launches three new satellites into space

(ECNS) -- China on Tuesday launched a Long March-6 rocket carrying three new experimental satellites into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern province of Shanxi.

The rocket blasted off at 7:50 am (Beijing Time) and sent the Shiyan 16A, Shiyan 16B and Shiyan 17 satellites into the preset orbit.

This satellite trio will provide data for land survey, urban planning, and disaster prevention and mitigation.

This was the 440th flight mission of the Long March series rockets.