China successfully launched its first self-created communication and communication satellite

On the morning of October 29, at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Sichuan Province, China successfully launched SinoSat-2's first communications and communication satellite, marking 51 successful launches. China's succession since October 1996.

According to Xinhua news agency, SinoSat-2 satellite has separated from the Truong Chinh 3B boosters after leaving the launch pad for 25 minutes. SinoSat-2 was designed and built by China Academy of Space Technology, weighing about 5.1 tons, operating for 15 years with the function of transmitting radio television programs, digital television, live television programs and broadband digital multimedia systems in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. SinoSat-2 will help China penetrate the international satellite market, increase its capacity, its reliability and reliability in the field of SinoSat-2, an SINOSAT official from SINOSAT. transmitting television programs and satellite communications.

Earlier, the SinoSat-1 satellite launched in July 1998 because China purchased from abroad the function of transmitting Chinese radio and television programs as well as conducting regional communications services. Asia - Pacific region. It is expected that SinoSat-3 satellite, which is in the research phase and specifically designed for television and radio services, will be operational in 2007.

Experts have predicted that China is a potential market for satellite television business because according to them, from 2006 to 2010 in this country, there will be 100 million households installing pan collection. satellite image in case the Government lifted the ban on this field.