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Date: Aug 29 21:03 2005

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A Chinese science satellite launched early this month has returned to Earth. The 21st Chinese-made experimental satellite landed under the control of the Xian Satellite Measuring and Control Centre. During its 27-day voyage on the orbit, the satellite completed all its tasks including space surveying and scientific tests. This was Chinas 20th successful return of an experimental satellite. __________________

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Date: Aug 4 15:49 2005

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The upgraded version of the two-stage Long March 2C booster lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China at 0730 GMT (3:30 pm Beijing time) Tuesday, carrying the FSW 21 satellite into low Earth orbit. Reports indicated the orbit varies in altitude from about 165 kilometres to approximately 500 kilometres with an inclination of around 63 degrees. __________________

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Date: Aug 2 21:06 2005

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China has successfully launched its 21st return science and technology experimental satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. The satellite was launched atop a Long March-2III Rocket Carrier at 15:30, 2 August 2005; the satellite entered the preset orbit, about 20 minutes later. The satellite will be used to carry out scientific research, land surveying and mapping, and experiments in outer space. The Xi'an Satellite Measuring and Control Centre will monitor the movements of the satellite. This was the 86th launching of the Long March series rockets, and it is the 44th successful space launch by China since October 1996. In 1975, China launched its first return satellite from the Jiuquan base. __________________

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