China launches new communications satellite

China launches new communications satellite
by Staff Writers
Xichang, China (XNA) Feb 27, 2023

Feb. 23 (Xinhua) - China on Thursday sent a new communications satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

The "ChinaSat 26" satellite was launched at 7:49 p.m. (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.

The launch marks the 463rd mission of the Long March carrier rocket series

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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