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China launches first mobile telecom satellite

CCTV.com

08-06-2016 15:24 BJT

China has successfully launched the first satellite for its mobile telecommunications system.

The Tiantong-01 satellite was launched from southwest China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center early Saturday.

Photo taken on Aug. 6, 2016 shows the Tiantong-01 satellite is launched with the Long March-3B carrier rocket at southwestern China

Photo taken on Aug. 6, 2016 shows the Tiantong-01 satellite is launched with the Long March-3B carrier rocket at southwestern China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The Tiantong-01 satellite is the first satellite of China's home-made satellite mobile telecom system, and a key part of the country's space information infrastructure.(Xinhua/Du Cai)

It is the first satellite of China's home-made satellite mobile telecom system, and also a key part of the country's space information infrastructure.

The satellite will establish a mobile network with ground facilities to provide services to areas like China, the Middle East and Africa.

The country is also looking to launch more geostationary satellites into the orbit for the system.

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