China launches first reusable, returnable test satellite

China sent its first reusable and returnable test satellite, Shijian-19, into space on Friday, using a Long March-2D rocket for the launch, Xinhua reports. The rocket blasted off at 6:30 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. More

(Source: Kazinform - Sep 29)