Fri Jan 17 06:11:34 UTC 2025: **China Launches Pakistani Satellite into Orbit**
**Beijing, January 17, 2025** – China successfully launched a Pakistani Earth observation satellite, PRSC-EO1, into orbit on Friday. The launch, conducted from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 12:07 p.m. (Beijing Time), utilized a Long March-2D carrier rocket. The mission also deployed two Chinese satellites, Tianlu-1 and Lantan-1, marking the 556th flight for the Long March rocket series. This launch further strengthens the space cooperation between China and Pakistan, building on previous joint satellite launches in recent years. The collaboration underscores the expanding strategic partnership between the two nations.
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