China: China on Saturday launched a new communication technology test satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province, located in the south of the country.

According to Anadolu Agency, the satellite was launched at 8.30 pm (1230GMT) aboard a Long March-5 rocket and has successfully reached its designated orbit. Its primary purpose is to conduct multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests.

This launch also marked the 618th mission in the Long March rocket series.