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Chinese astronomy satellite placed into orbit by Long March rocket
Spaceflight Now China's first X-ray astronomy satellite launched Thursday on a mission to survey the Milky Way galaxy for black holes and pulsars, the remnants left behind after a star burns up its nuclear fuel. The Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope will also detect ... Scientists voice expectations of China's new space telescope New thrust for astronomy as China launches first X-ray space telescope China launches X-ray telescope |