US EditionChina launches AlSat-3A for Algeria, Ceres-1 sea launch adds to Tianqi constellation
China’s two launches deployed Algeria’s optical remote sensing satellite and expanded its Tianqi Internet of Things constellation with four satellites, marking a successful return-to-flight for Ceres-1.
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China launches AlSat-3A for Algeria, Ceres-1 sea launch adds to Tianqi constellation
China conducted its third and fourth launches of 2026 with Long March 2C and Ceres-1 rockets lifting off from Jiuquan and a sea platform respectively. The post China launches AlSat-3A for Algeria, Ceres-1 sea launch adds to Tianqi constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
China launches AlSat-3A remote sensing satellite, another space cooperation with Algeria
China successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Thursday, marking a milestone in space cooperation between China and Algeria.
The Deputy Minister to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, Lieutenant General Said Chengriha, participated in the launch of the Alsat-3A surveillance satellite from the Jiuquan base, (northwest China), the Ministry of National Defence (MDN) said in a statement published Thursday.
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