China launches new communication technology test satellite

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China launched a Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, June 11, 2026. /CMG

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

Launched at 3:30 p.m. aboard a Long March-5 rocket, the satellite has successfully entered its preset orbit.

This satellite will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests.

The launch marks the 650th mission carried out by the Long March carrier rocket series.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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