China launches new communications satellite

Published date24 February 2023
Publication titleWam

XICHANG, China, 24th February, 2023 (WAM) -- China on Thursday sent a new communications satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China's Sichuan Province, state news agency (Xinhua) said.

The "ChinaSat 26" satellite was launched at 7:49 pm (Beijing Time) by a Long March-3B carrier rocket.

The satellite will mainly provide high-speed broadband access services for fixed terminals as well as vehicle-mounted, shipborne and airborne terminals.

It is an example of China's major space infrastructure. It is a new-generation, high-throughput satellite developed to meet the demand for satellite internet and communication transmissions.

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