China sends 8 satellites into orbit from sea

China successfully launched eight satellites into space on Tuesday using a commercial Smart Dragon-3 rocket. The launch took place in waters near Haiyang city, Shandong province. All satellites were placed into their planned orbit, marking the fourth mission for the Smart Dragon-3 rocket.

China successfully launched eight satellites into space from the sea on Tuesday, as reported by state media.

The satellites were carried by a commercial Smart Dragon-3 rocket, which lifted off from waters near Haiyang city in eastern Shandong province, according to Xinhua News Agency.

All satellites were successfully deployed into their designated orbits.

This marks the fourth launch of the Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket.

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