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Beijing

Wireless monitors designed for rockets

China has developed and tested a wireless monitoring system for rockets, Science and Technology Daily reported on Monday. Physical sensors in the rockets are usually connected by cables, which increases weight and causes difficulties in layout design - problems that are solved with wireless technology. Developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, the wireless system was installed in the Long March 3B carrier rocket that took the communication satellite APSTAR 6C into orbit in early May.