China achieved another milestone in space exploration with the successful launch of the Zhongxing-3A satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province. Launched at 7:57 p.m. Beijing Time, the satellite was carried into orbit by a modified Long March-7 carrier rocket, entering its designated orbit as planned.
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Zhongxing-3A is designed as a communication and broadcasting satellite, aimed at providing a range of services including voice communications, data transmission, and radio and television broadcasting. This launch represents the 526th mission for China’s Long March series of carrier rockets, highlighting China’s continued advancements in space technology and satellite deployment capabilities.