China launches Zhongxing-3A satellite

China sent a new satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of southern island province of Hainan on Saturday.

The satellite, Zhongxing-3A was launched by a modified version of the Long March-7 carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. Designed as a communication and broadcasting satellite, the satellite will provide voice, data, radio and television transmission services. This marks the 526th mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.