China sends 9 satellites into orbit for autonomous cars

China sent nine satellites into orbit aboard a Long March-2C carrier rocket on June 2 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Site in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

The GeeSAT-1 satellites launched by China’s carmaker Geely will provide more accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles, the Chinese ECNS website reports.

In addition, they will provide support for public welfare actions such as marine environmental protection.

This is the 422nd launch mission carried out by China's Long March rocket series.