HAIKOU, April 27 -- Chinese scientists launched a sounding rocket from south China's Hainan Province in the early hours of Wednesday.
Kunpeng-1B was launched from Danzhou City at 2 a.m. by the National Space Science Center (NSSC).
The rocket fulfilled its mission of taking measurements in the upper atmosphere that will help with research of rocket sounding, high-speed flight and space tourism, said the NSSC.
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