Twenty First Experimental Satellite Recovered

A science satellite China launched early this month returned home Monday, according to official sources.

By Space War Editorial Team · Editorial process

Published August 29, 2005

A science satellite China launched early this month returned home Monday, according to official sources.

The 21st Chinese-made experimental satellite landed under the precise control of the Xi'an Satellite Measuring and Control Center, the sources said.

During its 27-day voyage on the orbit, the satellite completed all its tasks including space surveying and scientific tests.

So far, China has recovered 20 of these return experimental satellites.

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Jiuquan (XNA) Aug 30, 2005

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