China has successfully launched a new communication and broadcasting satellite, ChinaSat-3A, into space, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s aerospace endeavors.
The satellite was sent into orbit on Saturday from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China’s Hainan Province. Carried by a modified version of the Long March-7 carrier rocket, ChinaSat-3A entered its planned orbit, ready to begin service.
As a communication and broadcasting satellite, ChinaSat-3A is set to provide users with enhanced voice, data, radio, and television transmission services. This advancement is expected to significantly improve communication infrastructure and media services across the region.
This mission also marked the 526th mission of the Long March series carrier rockets, underscoring China’s sustained progress in space technology and exploration.
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cgtn.com
