Shijian-13 (实践十三) launched by Long March-3B

A Long March-3B carrier rocket (长征三号乙, Chang Zheng-3B) launched Shijian-13 (实践十三) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on 12 April 2017, at 11:04 UTC (19:04 local time). Shijian-13 is China’s first high-throughput communications satellite and will be designated as Zhongxing-16, after completing in-orbit technical tests. Credits: China Central Television China National Space Administration Shijian-13 launched by Long March-3B 实践十三 长征三号乙 Shijian-13/Zhongxing-16/ChinaSat-16