China sent a new satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province Friday.

The satellite, Zhongxing-6D, was launched at 8 p.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. Authorities say it will provide reliable, stable and safe radio and television transmission and communication services.

The launch marked the 415th mission for the Long March series carrier rockets.