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China to Launch New Earth Resources Satellite

China is launching a new earth resources satellite in the second half of this year. Officials announced last Saturday that the new satellite is the second of two such satellites jointly to be developed by China and Brazil.


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China is launching a new earth resources satellite in the second half of this year. Officials announced last Saturday that the new satellite is the second of two such satellites jointly to be developed by China and Brazil.

When in orbit, the new satellite will replace its predecessor, which has served out its two��year lifespan. Scientists are turning to the orbiting eyes in the sky for data collecting on China's land resources, agriculture, deforestation and urban planning. Space Administration officials say the new satellite is technically similar to the old one, with only minor changes to ensure its reliability.





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