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China launches new communication experiment satellite

On January 5, China`s heaviest and most advanced satellite, Shijian-20, reached its fixed position in geosynchronous orbit, marking the first successful flight of DFH-5 satellite platform, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

China launches new communication experiment satellite

Beijing: China on Tuesday successfully launched a new communication technology experiment satellite with Long March-3B carrier rocket from Xichang city in southwest China.The satellite was launched at 11:20 pm (local time), according to People`s Daily.

On January 5, China`s heaviest and most advanced satellite, Shijian-20, reached its fixed position in geosynchronous orbit, marking the first successful flight of DFH-5 satellite platform, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

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The Shijian-20 satellite is the first verification satellite for DFH-5 satellite platform, China`s new generation of the large geosynchronous orbit satellite platform, Xinhua reported.The Shijian-20 satellite was launched into space by the third Long March-5 rocket, China`s largest carrier rocket in December last year. (

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