China launches new satellite to test high-speed communication tech

China launched a new communication test satellite on Thursday, marking a pivotal step in validating technologies essential for next-generation orbital connectivity speeds and reliability.
The Communication Technology Test Satellite No 25 was placed into orbit by the Long March 5 rocket that set off from the Wenchang spaceport in the southern island province of Hainan on Thursday at 3.30pm.
“The satellite will be primarily used to verify multi-band, high-rate satellite communication...