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China launches communication technology test satellite

Xinhua, September 13, 2015 Adjust font size:

China launched an experimental satellite for communication technology at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province late Saturday.

The satellite was launched successfully at 11:42 p.m. by a Long Mach 3B carrier rocket.

The satellite will be used to perform tests on the Ka frequency band in broadband communications. Endi