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Chinese President congratulates on successful launch

2007-10-24 05:39:56 Xinhua English

Spectators watch a Long March 3A rocket carrying the Chang'e One lunar orbiter blasting off, near the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, in southwestern Sichuan Province, October 24, 2007. (Photo/China Daily)

Spectators celebrate after a Long March 3A rocket carrying the Chang'e One lunar orbiter blasts off, near the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, in southwestern Sichuan Province, October 24, 2007. (Photo/China Daily)

XICHANG, Sichuan, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao extended his congratulations on the successful launch of China's lunar probe Chang'e-1 on Wednesday.

Hu also expressed his regards to the scientists, technicians and army officers who have worked for the research, development and experiment of the lunar orbiter project.

Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan conveyed Hu's congratulations and regards at Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

Zeng said "the successful launch of Chang'e-1 is a key step of China's space exploration program."

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