China to launch satellite to monitor environment
By Greenbang on Friday, 7th December 2007
China is launching a satellite next year in order to monitor the environment, Chinaview reports
The satellite will be used to monitor the environment and report on natural disasters, said Wu Xiaoqing, the SEPA deputy director, at a press conference.
“Our capability to manage the environment and forecast natural disasters will improve considerably with the operation of the satellite,” Wu said.
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