China: successful launch of the eighth Beidou navigation satellite

 

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Bright outlook seen in Beidou satellite navigation system applications
15:09, April 11, 2011

The successful launch of the eighth Beidou navigation satellite on April 10 marks the general establishment of the Beidou satellite navigation system and the entrance into a new phase for China's independent satellite navigation system program, said Ran Chengqi, director of China Satellite Navigation System Management Office, in an interview at the launch site.

Ran said that the Beidou satellite navigation system will offer high-quality satellite navigation services that are divided into open and authorized services. Open services will provide public users with free and reliable positioning, velocity measurement and time calibration services.......more
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