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China launches ChinaSat-10R communications satellite from Xichang

February 22, 2025
China launches ChinaSat-10R communications satellite from Xichang
By Andrew Jones

A Long March 3B rocket lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at night, carrying the ChinaSat-10R communications satellite. The rocket's engines produce a bright orange and yellow flame, illuminating the surrounding launch infrastructure and casting a glow on the smoke and support structures. Tall transmission towers and trees are visible in the foreground.

HELSINKI — China launched a new communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit Saturday to replace the aging ChinaSat-10 spacecraft. A Long March 3B rocket lifted off at 7:11 a.m. Eastern […]

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February 22, 2025 at 11:53PM
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