China’s private rocket firm launches 8 satellites into space

So far, Beijing-based Galactic Energy has sent 71 satellites into space through 17 launch missions

By Riyaz ul Khaliq

ISTANBUL (AA) - A privately owned Chinese rocket company on Monday launched into space at least eight satellites, state media reported.

The Galactic Energy deployed eight satellites into sun-synchronous orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu province.

With headquarters in Beijing, the company has sent a total of 71 satellites into space through 17 launch missions.

The firm uses the Ceres-1 rocket and is working to develop reusable Pallas-1 orbital rockets.

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