The communication satellite, "Zhongxing-22" launched on January 26 from Xichang Satellite Launching Center, was formally delivered for use on April 26.
The satellite, a successor to the "Dongfanghong 3", is a synchronous communications satellite. The satellite, which weighs 2.3 tons and has a service life of eight years, was developed by China Space Technology Academy and run by China Telecommunications and Broadcasting Satellite Corporation.
The communication satellite, "Zhongxing-22" launched on January 26 from Xichang Satellite Launching Center, was formally delivered for use on April 26.