Telecommunications satellite will let rural areas access educational , medical info . Chavez referred to the satellite 's launch as a key step toward greater scientific and technological independence for Venezuela , the Bolivarian News Agency reported . Chinese rocket carrying satellite lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center . Satellite reportedly designed to last 15 years . Comment:
Telecommunications satellite will let rural areas access educational , medical info . Chinese rocket carrying satellite lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center . Satellite reportedly designed to last 15 years . Comment: