The payload might be Tongxin Jishu Shiyan-16 通信技术试验十六号[/url]
At 0:47 on April 11, the Long March 3B carrier rocket ignited and launched at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, and then successfully sent the Communication Technology Test Satellite No. 17 into the predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success.The Long March 3B carrier rocket was developed by the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CALT). The Communication Technology Test Satellite No. 17 was developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (SAST), and is mainly used to carry out multi-band, high-speed satellite communication technology verification.The Long March 3B carrier rocket belongs to the "gold medal rocket" Long March 3A series of carrier rockets. So far, the Long March 3A series has completed 6 launches in 2025. In order to cope with the high-density launch situation, the launch team adopted cross-parallel and personnel reuse measures to complete the launch site preparation work with high quality and efficiency. The Long March 3B launch vehicle has been continuously optimized. During this mission, the development team improved the process of related products and further improved reliability.This launch is the 569th launch of the Long March series of launch vehicles.
SAST Manufacturer, LC-3 pad.
