China Launches Tongce-19 Communications Test Satellite
Summary: At 02:09 Beijing Time on May 13, 2025, China successfully launched the Tongce-19 (通信技术试验卫星十九号) communications technology test satellite aboard a Long March-3C (Chang Zheng-3C) carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The satellite entered its predetermined orbit and the launch mission was declared a complete success. Developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALVT), the satellite is primarily used for multi-band, high-rate satellite communications technology verification. This was the 575th flight of the Long March rocket series.
Sources (original pages)
- CCTV News: Tongce-19 Satellite Launch
- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation: Official Report
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