China advances space tech with launch of communication satellite
Photo: Xinhua
China successfully launched a new communication technology test satellite on Thursday from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province.
The satellite was carried into its planned orbit aboard a Long March-5 rocket at 10:30 p.m. Beijing Time, News.Az reports, citing Xinhua.
It is designed primarily to conduct multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests.
This mission marked the 602nd launch of the Long March carrier rocket series, continuing China’s growing track record in space exploration and satellite technology.
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