China deploys a local communication satellite into orbit to mark its first this year – Iran Independent News Service – Iran Independent News Service

China managed to deploy its locally developed satellite this Wednesday. The Tiantong 1-03 telecommunication satellite left the Xichang Satellite Launch Center from the southern part of Sichuan Province, initiating the first launch since the year began. This satellite sets the satellite industry’s pace and allows the local satellite operators to delve into this technology fully. The satellite departed China at about 0:25 local time via the Long March 3B host rocket. The China National Space Administration…

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