China on Friday sent a new test satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan. 

The Shiyan-29 satellite was launched at 10:34 a.m. aboard a Long March-3C carrier rocket, with the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage attached. 

The satellite successfully reached its preset orbit. It will be used mainly for space environment exploration and related technology tests. 

This is the 592nd flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.