China launch remote sensing satellite Yaogan-4 - with potential military use

According to the state media, the Yaogan-4 satellite “will be used for scientific research, land resources surveying, crop yield estimate and disaster prevention and relief, having a positive role in the country’s economic development.” The satellite was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology. The lack of information about this new bird raises the questions about its military nature. Announced as a remote sensing and disaster relief satellite series, the Yaogan satellite has an obscure mission. More

(Source: NASASpaceFlight.com - Dec 2)