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China launches new communication satellite

China's Long March rocket on Monday successfully launched a new communication satellite, first time after its previous mission failed last month.
The Long March-3B rocket carrier put the satellite, Zhongxing-1A after its launch from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwestern Sichuan Province, official Xinhua news agency reported.
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The satellite will provide high-quality voice communication, broadcast and data transmission services for users across China.
The launch was the 146th mission for the Long March carrier rocket series.
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