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China launches satellite to test new communication technology

CGTN

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a communication technology test satellite lifts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province on October 23, 2025. /VCG
A Long March-5 rocket carrying a communication technology test satellite lifts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province on October 23, 2025. /VCG

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a communication technology test satellite lifts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province on October 23, 2025. /VCG

China launched a new communication technology test satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province on Thursday.

A Long March-5 rocket carrying the satellite blasted off at 10:30 p.m., and the satellite has successfully entered its preset orbit.

It will primarily be used to carry out multi-band, high-speed communication technology validation tests.

This Long March-5 rocket used a 5.2-meter-diameter, 18.5-meter-long fairing, which can further enhance the rocket's ability to perform diversified tasks.

The launch marks the 602nd flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

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