Xichang Satellite Launch Centre

China launches two more satellites to strengthen GPS-style system

The satellites join a system which has been in place for five years and in these years, has helped rescue more than 10,000 fishermen.

Oct 15, 2018, 18:32 PM IST

China launches 23rd BeiDou navigation satellite

The satellite, launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China's Sichuan Province, was taken into orbit by a Long March-3C carrier rocket, Xinhua reported.

Jun 13, 2016, 08:40 AM IST

China launches HD earth observation satellite

China on Tuesday launched its most sophisticated observation satellite, Gaofen-4, as part of the country's high-definition (HD) earth observation project, Xinhua reported.

Dec 29, 2015, 09:23 AM IST

China launches new communication satellite for HK firm

China on Saturday put into orbit a new communication satellite in a commercial mission by the Long March-3B carrier rocket from the southwestern Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.

Oct 17, 2015, 09:52 AM IST

China launches communication technology test satellite

China has launched an experimental communication technology satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan province.

Sep 13, 2015, 20:45 PM IST