China launched a Long March-4B rocket on Sunday morning to place a new meteorological satellite, Fengyun-3 07, in space. The rocket was launched at 9:36 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, and the satellite was soon placed into its preset orbit.

The Fengyun-3 07 satellite will provide services for weather forecasting, disaster prevention and mitigation, climate change response, and ecological conservation. The successful launch marks the 471st flight of the Long March carrier rockets, according to the launch center.

China has made significant progress in space technology in recent years and has launched several satellites for various purposes, including scientific research, communication, and navigation. The country has also expressed interest in participating in international space projects, including a lunar research station.