China launches satellite to improve Olympic TV broadcast

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-10-2008 15:00

China has launched a new communications satellite, Zhongxing-9, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province.

Zhongxing-9, a new communications satellite, is  launched aboard a Long March-3B rocket carrier  from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan  Province June 9, 2008.[Xinhua]

The satellite was shot into space on Monday aboard the Long March-3B rocket carrier. It was the 107th launch mission for the Long March series of carrier rockets.

Zhongxing-9 was ordered by China Satcom from the France-based Thales Alenia Space, and will be used for live television broadcasting. It will be put into use before the Beijing Olympic Games and will enable people to watch live broadcasts of Olympic events.

The quality and coverage of China's TV and broadcasting services will improve, and people in remote regions of the country will receive clearer TV signals.