China successfully launches new test satellite
Xinhua |
Updated: 2026-03-27 13:37
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JIUQUAN -- China successfully sent a new test satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in the country's northwest, on Friday.
The Shiyan 33 satellite was launched at 12:11 pm (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March 2C carrier rocket, with the Yuanzheng-1S (Expedition-1S) upper stage attached to the rocket. The satellite has successfully reached its preset orbit.
This was the 635th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
