Telecommunications satellite will let rural areas access educational , medical info . South American rocket carrying satellite lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center . Chavez referred to the satellite 's launch as a key step toward greater scientific and technological independence for Venezuela , the Bolivarian News Agency reported . Satellite reportedly designed to five years . BEIJING spent $ 241 million in last 15 years to develop Xichang Satellite Launch Center .
Telecommunications satellite will let rural areas access educational , medical info . South American rocket carrying satellite lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center . Satellite reportedly designed to five years . BEIJING spent $ 241 million in last 15 years to develop Xichang Satellite Launch Center .