中国新闻网6/11/2026Tech1 min readChina

China successfully launches Communication Technology Experiment Satellite 25

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China successfully launched the Communication Technology Experiment Satellite 25 using a Long March 5 rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on June 11, 2026.
The satellite entered its predetermined orbit, marking a successful mission.

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China launched the Communication Technology Experiment Satellite 25 on June 11, 2026, using a Long March 5 rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site. The satellite is designed for multi-band, high-speed satellite communication technology verification. This mission marks the 650th flight of the Long March series rockets.

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中新社北京6月11日电 (记者马帅莎)据中国航天科技集团消息，北京时间6月11日15时30分，中国在文昌航天发射场使用长征五号运载火箭，成功将通信技术试验卫星二十五号发射升空，卫星顺利进入预定轨道，发射任务取得圆满成功。

图为长征五号运载火箭发射升空。中新社记者骆云飞摄

通信技术试验卫星二十五号由中国航天科技集团五院抓总研制，主要用于开展多频段、高速率卫星通信技术验证。

长征五号运载火箭是中国航天科技集团一院抓总研制的两级半状态液体运载火箭。本次任务中，长征五号运载火箭采用直径5.2米、高18.5米的整流罩。该构型于2023年12月15日首次飞行，进一步提升了长征五号运载火箭执行多样化任务的能力。

此次任务是长征系列运载火箭的第650次飞行，也是长征五号运载火箭2026年首次发射。(完)

Open Questions

What are the specific capabilities of the multi-band, high-speed satellite communication technology being tested?
What is the intended operational lifespan of the satellite?
What are the potential applications of this new communication technology?