China launched a new communication technology test satellite on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province. The satellite, carried by a Long March-5 rocket, will validate multi-band, high-rate satellite communication technologies.
This launch signifies China's advancement in satellite communication technology, crucial for developing next-generation orbital connectivity and potentially impacting global space-based communication infrastructure.
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.
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