China launches satellite into orbit from offshore platform
- CERES-1 Y8 rocket lifts off from waters near Rizhao in eastern Shandong province
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- CERES-1 Y8 rocket lifts off from waters near Rizhao in eastern Shandong province
By Aamir Latif
ISLAMABAD (AA) - China successfully launched a satellite into its planned orbit Wednesday using a CERES-1 Y8 carrier rocket from an offshore launch site, state media reported.
The rocket lifted off from waters near the city of Rizhao in eastern China's Shandong province, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency.
The sea-based launch was conducted by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, the report said.
Amir Latif Arain