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The Venezuelan government is touting the successful launch of its first satellite as part of a joint project with China that started three years ago.

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November 3, 2008 8:13 am

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The Venezuelan government is touting the successful launch of its first satellite as part of a joint project with China that started three years ago. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said the launch of “Simon Bolivar” or “Venesat-1” was the beginning of their space exploration plans, and was a step ahead to the independence of Latin America and the Caribbean region in the scientific, technological and cultural fields. The launch, took place in southwest China.