Blastoff! China Launches Yaogan-47 Satellites, Rocket Sheds Tiles

China's Long March 4B rocket launched the Yaogan-47 satellite space from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.<br /><br />The rocket sheds insulation tiles during launch, a normal occurrence. <br /><br />Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta