Key facts
- China launched a new communication technology test satellite on June 11, 2026.
- The satellite was sent into orbit by a Long March-5 rocket.
- The launch took place from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province.
- The satellite's primary purpose is to validate multi-band, high-rate communication technologies.
China launched a new communication technology test satellite on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province. The satellite was carried into orbit by a Long March-5 rocket, marking the 650th mission for the Long March series. The launch occurred at 3:30 p.m. Beijing Time, and the satellite successfully entered its preset orbit. This mission is primarily intended to validate multi-band, high-rate satellite communication technologies, essential for next-generation orbital connectivity.