China launches Lijian-1 rocket to send 5 satellites to space

(ECNS) -- China on Friday launched a Lijian-1 Y15 carrier rocket, carrying five satellites into space.

The rocket lifted off at 7:33 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, successfully placing the satellites into their designated orbits.

The mission marked the 15th flight of the carrier rocket.

(By Intern Lin Qiaochu, Zhang Dongfang)