China launches navigation satellite

China Saturday announced the launch of its "Compass" navigation satellite which will begin service next year.

China launched an orbiter into space early Sunday, the latest stage in the development of its own satellite navigation system, state media said.

China launched a navigational satellite, the nation's space administration reported, the second in a series of up to 30 orbiters to comprise a global positioning network.

China successfully launched a satellite for radio and television broadcasts early Sunday, state media said.

Japan is considering launching new satellites to establish its own global positioning system (GPS) in a bid to reduce its reliance on the US navigation network, officials said on Wednesday.

China launched its second geostationary satellite, which officials said will provide better weather forecasting for Beijing.

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