China launches test satellite for internet

By Berk Kutay Gokmen

ISTANBUL (AA) – China on Tuesday launched a test satellite for satellite internet technology from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwest, state-run Xinhua News reported.

The satellite was launched at 9.06 am (0106GMT) on a Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying the Yuanzheng-1S (Expedition-1S) upper stage.

The satellite has successfully entered its designated orbit.

This was the 595th launch of the Long March rocket series.