China Launches New Test Satellite for Internet Technology

Doha: China launched a new test satellite into space on Sunday for internet technology. The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket and successfully entered the preset orbits. According to Qatar News Agency, the satellite is primarily used for technical tests and verifications for direct broadband connectivity of mobile phone with satellite, and integrated space-ground network technologies. The launch marked the 646th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.