China’s commercial rocket carries 7 satellites into space

ISTANBUL

A commercial rocket on Thursday blasted into space carrying seven satellites from China.

The CERES 1 Y7 carrier rocket was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Beijing-based Xinhua News reported.

Satellites, which include Xiguang 101, have entered their planned orbit.

CERES 1 Y7 carrier rocket is developed by Galactic Energy.

It was the 7th flight mission of the CERES 1 rocket series.