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China launches 2 data exchange satellites
VHF Data Exchange System satellites launched aboard Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket
Berk Kutay Gokmen |
05.12.2025 - Update : 05.12.2025
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ISTANBUL
China on Friday launched two data exchange satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country’s northwest.
The VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) satellites were launched aboard Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) carrier rocket, according to state-run Xinhua news agency.
The launch took place at 5 pm local time (0900GMT), and the two satellites successfully entered their planned orbit.
