China launches “Shijian-6 05” satellites for Space Exploration.

Why in news?

• China successfully launched a new group of satellites Shijian-6 05 into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China for space exploration and new technology tests.

About Shijian-6 05” satellites

• The satellites, Shijian-6 05, were launched by a Long March-4B rocket and have entered their planned orbit.
• China stated the satellites will be used for ‘space exploration and new technology tests.’
• The launch marked the 400th mission of Long March series carrier rocket.
• The information about the number of satellites has not been specified. As the message reads, they will be used for space exploration and new technology tests.