ANKARA

China sent a new communication technology test satellite into space Tuesday, state-run media reported.

The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan, according to Xinhua News Agency.

It has entered its planned orbit successfully, according to the launch center.

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

The launch was the 575th mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid