XICHANG, March 14 (Xinhua) -- A pair of satellites launched from southwest China have experienced abnormalities, the launch center said on Thursday.
The satellites, known as DRO-A and DRO-B, were launched at 8:51 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Wednesday from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province. A Yuanzheng-1S (Expedition-1S) upper stage aircraft, attached to a Long March-2C carrier rocket, carried the two satellites.
The first and second stages of the rocket operated normally, while the upper stage encountered an abnormality during flight, causing the satellites to fail to accurately enter the preset orbit.
The relevant disposal work is currently underway, said the launch center.
Nvidia to buy Israeli AI company for estimated $700M
Space devices help taikonauts maintain their health in zero gravity
Hong Kong Customs busts largest gold
Iraq signs MoU with German, U.S. companies on associated gas utilization
3 dead, 4 missing in explosion at Italy power station
8 people confirmed dead after ship collision in south China
China to expedite patent application review process
Eurozone inflation further cools in March
National Fitness Day: Equestrian
Chinese FM meets with chairman of MSC Foundation
Gang violence takes toll on Haiti health facilities: UN