On the China Space Day 24TH April 2026 launch CNSA _China National Space Administration -China – People’s Republic of China Hong Kong –Beijing Time China- People’s Republic of China…. at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Sichuan Province of the Xichang Launch Center Today, China successfully launched satellite internet technology test satellite into space using the Long March 2D yao 109 carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center…..
Today, China successfully launched a satellite internet technology test satellite into space using a Long March 2D carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The mission was a complete success. This satellite will primarily be used to conduct experimental verification of technologies such as direct broadband connection to satellite for mobile phones and the integration of space and ground networks. Thumbs up!
China’s successful launch of a satellite internet technology test satellite using a Jielong-3 rocket from the waters near Yangjiang, Guangdong, not only set a new record for the rocket’s highest orbital launch but also garnered widespread attention for its spectacular “space jellyfish” light effect and significant technological breakthroughs.
Mission Core Information and Technological Breakthroughs –
Milestone Launch : At 19:32 on April 11, 2026, the Jielong-3 Y11 carrier rocket ignited and lifted off from the waters near Yangjiang, Guangdong, successfully sending the satellite internet
Satellite Core Mission
- Developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the satellite focuses on verifying key technologies such as direct satellite communication between mobile phones , inter-satellite laser links, and space-ground network integration (seamless switching with terrestrial 5G/6G). This breakthrough will enable ordinary mobile phones to directly connect to space broadband without dedicated terminals, completely changing traditional communication models
Strategic Value and Network Deployment Progress
- Accelerate constellation construction
- This launch is part of the GW constellation plan (planned to deploy approximately 13,000 satellites) led by China Star Network Group . Combined with the “Low Earth Orbit 21 Satellites” launched from Taiyuan on April 9th, China’s total number of operational LEO satellites reaches 168, significantly accelerating network deployment. With fierce international competition for orbital and frequency band resources, China needs to launch nearly 8,000 satellites by 2030 to secure its spectrum autonomy.
- Application prospects for people’s livelihood
- Eliminating communication blind spots : The plan is to open the mobile phone direct satellite connection function for testing by the end of 2026, with the cost possibly as low as 10 yuan/month, to solve the communication problems in remote areas, ocean-going ships and disaster emergency.@暉伯
- Laying the foundation for 6G technology : Providing technical reserves for integrated space-ground communication networks and helping China compete for international discourse power in 6G standards
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