China launches two satellites to test space-based communications technology
China on Tuesday successfully launched two satellites to test the space-based Internet of Things (IoT) communications technology.
The satellites, Xingyun-2 01 and 02, were launched by a Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China.
They have successfully entered their planned orbit, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
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First Published: May 12 2020 | 9:48 AM IST