Chinese Space Program Launches Zhongxing-2E Satellite from Xichang Facility in Sichuan Province

At the time of the 00:30 Friday liftoff, the total mass amounted to 5.4 tons with a total vehicle height of 56 meters. (Image: Sina) 

At thirty minutes past midnight in the early hours of Friday, China added another active component to its expanding line of satellites orbiting the earth with the successful launch of its Zhongxing-2E mission.

The dispatch …