The Kunpeng-1B sounding rocket is being prepared to be launched in Danzhou City of south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2016. Kunpeng-1B was launched from Danzhou City at 2 a.m. Wednesday by the National Space Science Center (NSSC). The rocket fulfilled its mission of taking measurements in the upper atmosphere that will help with research of rocket sounding, high-speed flight and space tourism, said the NSSC. snapress@snakorea.com