China launched a new satellite - Shijian-21

Satellite Shijian-21 : China successfully launched a new satellite named Shijian-21. The satellite will be used to test and verify space debris mitigation technologies. Shijian-21 was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on a Long March-3B carrier rocket. This launch marked the 393rd mission for the Long March series carrier rockets.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• China Capital: Beijing;
• China Currency: Renminbi;
• China President: Xi Jinping.