New-tech experiment twin satellites, carried by the Long March-2C rocket, are launched from southwest China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center, June 27, 2018. The twin-satellites missions are to link the inter-satellite network and conduct new technology tests on satellites earth-observation. (Xinhua)

　　XICHANG, June 27 (Xinhua) -- China successfully launched new-tech experiment twin satellites on the Long March-2C rocket from southwest China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center Wednesday morning.

　　The twin satellites were launched at 11:30 a.m., and entered their intended orbit.

　　The twin-satellites missions are to link the inter-satellite network and conduct new technology tests on satellites earth-observation.

　　It was the 278th mission of the Long March rocket series.