China's optical remote-sensing satellite fails to reach orbit

The launch centre said the mission failed because of abnormal performance

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Specific reasons for the failure are under investigation
Press Trust of India Beijing
1 min read Last Updated : Sep 12 2020 | 11:11 PM IST

China's optical remote-sensing satellite Jilin-1 Gaofen 02C failed to enter the pre-set orbit on Saturday, official media reported here.

The satellite was launched aboard the Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 1:02 pm (local time).

The launch centre said the mission failed because of abnormal performance, state-run Global Times reported.

Specific reasons for the failure are under investigation, it said.

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First Published: Sep 12 2020 | 9:50 PM IST

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