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Subscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA – China launched a secret satellite into orbit two days ago. Long March 3B rocket was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, placing the TJS-17 satellite into geostationary orbit. Also Read Italian company unveils reusable space rockets TJS-17 satellite secretly launched by China 2 days ago According to sources, China secretly launched the TJS-17 satellite two days ago from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), also known as the Xichang Space Center—a spaceport located in Zeyuan Town, China.
The satellite was launched at 12:47 p.m. Eastern (1647 UTC) April 10 aboard a Long March 3B rocket and placed into geostationary orbit.
Experts believe the satellite may be capable of tracking missiles and inspecting other satellites. The mission is linked to electronic intelligence gathering, orbital object inspection, and early warning systems. (Shutterstock) The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST), a Chinese space agency under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), stated that the TJS-17 satellite is intended to test surrounding communication systems and related technologies.
As China secretly launched the satellite into orbit, experts believe the mission is linked to electronic intelligence gathering, orbital object inspection, and early warning systems. Also Read China successfully launches new data transmission satellite Reema Tuqan is a passionate writer, translator, and content creator. With a background of social media, content creation and music, Reema writes Business Articles for Al Bawaba.
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