Tianhui I-03 China Launches New Mapping Satellite

China launched a Tianhui I-03 mapping satellite Monday afternoon. The satellite was launched at 15:10 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gansu Province. It then entered its preset orbit. The satellite will mainly be used to conduct scientific experiments, carry out land resource surveys, map territory, estimate crop yields, take precautions against disasters and reduce damages. More on: