China launches commercial carrier rocket from the sea

CHINA on Thursday successfully launched Yinli-1 (YL-1), or Gravity-1 commercial carrier rocket into space from waters off Haiyang City in the eastern province of Shandong. Lunched by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, the rocket blasted off at 13:30 (Beijing Time) from the offshore platform, sending three satellites of the Yunyao-1 series into the planned orbit. Developed by Tianjin Yunyao Aerospace Technology Company, the Yunyao-1 satellites are mainly used for meteorological services. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: