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China deploys mining-focused satellite

The launch is China's first foray into mining-centric satellites

 The launch is China’s first foray into mining-centric satellites. Photo: tifonimages

The launch is China’s first foray into mining-centric satellites. Photo: tifonimages

The X-Band, sun-synchronous satellite is described as a co-orbit, multi-means remote sensing satellite constellation. The X-band unites SAR, optical, and thermal infrared for satellite reconnaissance....

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