China Launches New Communication Technology Test Satellite

On Friday, China successfully launched a new communication technology test satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, located in southwest China.

Lifted into space at 00:47 Beijing time aboard a Long March-3B rocket, the satellite has successfully achieved its designated orbit, as confirmed by the launch center.

This satellite will primarily be utilized to conduct validation tests for multi-band and high-speed communication technologies.

According to the center, this launch represents the 569th mission in the Long March series of carrier rockets.