China launched a Long March 5 carrier rocket on June 11 to deploy a new experimental satellite, named Communication Technology Demonstrator 25, into its preset orbit. The rocket blasted off at 3:30 pm from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province.
Long March 5 carrier rocket lifts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in South China’s Hainan Province on June 11, 2026. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
The satellite, developed by China Academy of Space Technology, a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), aims to verify multi-band, high-speed satellite communication technologies.
The Long March 5 carrier rocket, domestically developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, another CASC subsidiary, is a two-and-a-half stage liquid-fueled launch rocket.
To further improve mission reliability, the rocket has undergone nine technical improvements. In the future, the Long March 5 project team will continue to make further efforts to enhance its payload and optimize the test and launch processes, providing solid support for subsequent lift-offs.
This launch marks the 650th mission of the Long March rocket family.
(Executive editor: Zuo Shihan)
