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China launches satellite for communication
Launch marks 618th mission in Long March rocket series
Berk Kutay Gökmen |
21.12.2025 - Update : 22.12.2025
ISTANBUL
China on Saturday launched a new communication technology test satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province, located in the south of the country.
The satellite was launched at 8.30 pm (1230GMT) aboard a Long March-5 rocket and has successfully reached its designated orbit, according to state-run Xinhua News.
Its primary purpose is to conduct multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests.
This launch also marked the 618th mission in the Long March rocket series.
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