CRI听力:17th Beidou Navigation Satellite Functions in Orbit
Another satellite has been added to the Chinese Beidou satellite navigation system.
The new satellite is the 17th in the system.
Chinese space authorities say the new satellite will help expand the system's coverage significantly.
Xiang Libin, chief commander for the new-generation satellite program, says testing of the new satellite is already underway.
"So far, our ground system has received the navigation signals sent from the satellite. It shows that the basic functions of the satellite are running properly. In the following two or three months, we will do a list of testing work in orbit to determine whether its loading capacity can meet the customers' demand. The satellite will formally be put into use around July. "
The Beidou Satellite System was first activated in 2000.
Chinese authorities hope to have 35 satellites in-orbit by 2020 to provide a global reach to the system.
Right now, Beidou can provide services to users in China and certain parts of the Asia-Pacific region.
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