China launches new communication technology test satellite
Xinhua |
Updated: 2025-10-24 02:17
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WENCHANG, Hainan -- China on Thursday sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in South China's Hainan province.
Launched at 10:30 pm (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-5 rocket, the satellite has entered its planned orbit successfully.
It will be used mainly to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests.
The launch was the 602nd mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
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