China launches Chang Zheng 3B for seventh TJSW mission

At 15:41 UTC on August 24, a Chang Zheng 3B (internationally known as Long March 3B) successfully lifted off from LC-3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China. It is believed the launch vehicle carried the seventh Tongxin Jishu Shiyan Weixing (TJSW-7) satellite to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. The nature of TJSW satellites is not fully confirmed; however, official Chinese media outlines their purpose as “satellite communications, radio and television, data transmission and other services, and … related technical test verification.” More

(Source: NASASpaceFlight.com - Aug 26)