China launches TJSW-26A experimental communications satellite to geostationary orbit via Long March 7A
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Jack C.
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China launched the TJSW-26A experimental communications satellite aboard a Long March 7A rocket from Wenchang Space Launch Site on June 23, 2026. The satellite, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, is part of China's fleet of experimental communication technology satellites. This launch marks the third TJSW deployment in under one month and is the first of at least a pair of satellites heading to geostationary orbit.
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Twitter / XChina launches TJSW-26A experimental communications satellite to geostationary orbit via Long March 7Achina-in-space.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe Long March 7A Y20 vehicle lifting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on June 23rd 2026.
That spacecraft was the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology-developed TJSW-26A (通信技术试验卫星二十六号A星), known as Communication Technology Experimental Satellite-26A in English.
Another experimental communication spacecraft has been added to China's fleet of similarly designated satellites, the third in under one month, and the first of at least a pair.
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