China launches new Tianqi constellation satellites

XICHANG -- China on Friday launched four new satellites for the Tianqi constellation from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan province.

The four satellites, named Tianqi 29-32, were launched at 5:43 pm (Beijing Time) by a Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) carrier rocket and have entered the planned orbit.

This launch marks the 33rd flight mission involving a KZ-1A carrier rocket.