China launches satellite internet technology test satellite

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China launches a satellite internet technology test satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 24, 2026. /CMG

China launched a satellite on Friday to test its satellite internet technology. The launch took place from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket, which successfully placed the test satellite into its planned orbit.

The satellite will be used for technical tests and verification, including direct satellite-to-mobile broadband connections and the integration of space-ground networks.

The launch marked the 639th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

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