China launches new communication technology test satellite

BEIJING, 11th April, 2025 (WAM) -- China sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China's Sichuan Province early on Friday.

Launched aboard a Long March-3B rocket, the satellite has entered its planned orbit successfully, the launch centre said.

According to the People's Daily Online, it will be used mainly to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests.