【#Tech24H】At 02:07 on May 31, China successfully launched a satellite internet technology test satellite aboard a Long March 2D carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. The satellite entered its planned orbit smoothly, marking a complete success for the mission. The satellite internet technology test satellite is primarily intended for technology demonstration and experiments such as direct mobile broadband connection to satellites and integration of terrestrial and satellite networks. This mission was the 646th flight of the Long March series carrier rockets. [ By Zhang Liyan | Tang Ruohan ]