China sent into space a remote-sensing satellite "Yaogan VIII" from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center Tuesday morning, according to the center.

The satellite, which was aboard a Long March 4C carrier rocket, was launched at 10:31 AM Tuesday, a source with the center said.

Also on board is a minisatellite, "Hope I," which will be used for the country's young people to experience aerospace science and technology. "Hope I" has already been put into orbit.

(Xinhua News Agency December 15, 2009)