China has successfully launched its first X - ray space telescope – named Insight – to study black holes , gamma - ray bursts and galaxies . " Insight is expected to push forward the development of satellite astronomy and improve space X gamma ray imaging technology in China , " said state media agency Xinhua . The Beijing government views its multibillion - dollar space programme as a symbol of its ascendenc and of the Communist Party 's success .
China has successfully launched its first X-ray space telescope – named Insight – to study black holes, gamma-ray bursts and pulsars. "Insight is expected to push forward the development of space astronomy and improve space X-ray detection technology in China," said state media agency Xinhua. The Beijing government views its multibillion-dollar space programme as a symbol of its ascendenc and of the Communist Party's success.