Wenchang: China sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-5 rocket, the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit, Xinhua reported.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the satellite will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series.