Key facts
- China launched Algeria's first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1.
- The satellite was successfully placed into a preset orbit.
- The launch took place at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province.
- Presidents Xi Jinping and Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages.
China successfully launched Algeria's first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit. The launch occurred early Monday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. Following the successful deployment, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages, highlighting the collaborative project and growing technological ties between the two nations. This launch marks the first time China has exported a communication satellite to an Arab country.