Atmospheric research satellites launched by Chang Zheng 11

China successfully launched three Tianping-2 satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Wednesday morning using the Chang Zheng 11 rocket. The information surrounding the payload of Tianping-2 satellites is not comprehensive, however, they are built by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). Three individual satellites, Tianping-2 A, Tianping-2 B, and Tianping-2 C, were successfully inserted into Earth orbit and will perform atmospheric research, data collection, forecasting, and modeling. More

(Source: NASASpaceFlignt.com - Mar 31)