On December 20, 2025, the Chinese mainland successfully launched a new communication technology test satellite into space. Lift-off occurred at 8:30 p.m. local time from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province.
The satellite rode aboard a Long March-5 rocket and reached its planned orbit within hours of launch. Designed to trial advanced communication systems, the mission marks another milestone in the Chinese mainland’s growing space capabilities.
As world economies and tech industries explore next-generation connectivity, this launch highlights the role of space-based platforms in shaping future global networks and services.
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