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China successfully launched a new marine satellite called HY-1C aboard a Long March-2C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China's Shanxi Province. The satellite was developed by the China Spacesat Co., Ltd. under the China Academy of Space Technology. It has a design life of five years and can detect chlorophyll and suspended sediment concentrations and dissolved organic matter. It is used to Monitor ocean colour and water temperaturesfor research and it Provide survey of the resources and environment of China's offshore waters, islands and Coastal zones, marine disaster relief and the sustainable utilisation of ocean resources.