Telecommunications satellite will let rural areas access educational , medical services . Chinese rocket carrying satellite lifts off from Beijing Satellite Launch Center . Satellite reportedly designed to last 10 years . Venezuela spent $ 241 million in five years to develop the Simon Bolivar Satellite .
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 . Venezuela spent $ 241 million in five years to develop the Simon Bolivar Satellite .