China launches "Compass" navigation satellite

A Compass navigation satellite is successfully launched from Xichang, Sichuan Province April 14, 2007. China on early Saturday morning launched a navigation satellite, part of the country's "Compass" navigational system, which is expected to provide services to customers all over China and neighboring countries by 2008.

A Compass navigation satellite is successfully launched from Xichang, Sichuan Province April 14, 2007.