China launches new communication technology test satellite
Xinhua |
Updated: 2025-12-20 21:54
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WENCHANG, Hainan -- China on Saturday sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in South China's Hainan province.
Launched at 8:30 pm (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-5 rocket, the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit.
It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests.
The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series.
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