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A Chinese-built telecommunications satellite was launched into orbit on Monday, becoming the first such 'export' satellite to an Arab country. The event marks a step forward in space cooperation between China and Arab nations and underscores Beijing's satellite manufacturing and launch capabilities.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory letters on the successful launch of the Alcomsat-1 communications satellite. Xi highlighted the achievement as a new space cooperation milestone, while Bouteflika thanked China for its support, noting the satellite will enhance Algeria's telecom and disaster response capabilities.
China successfully launched Alcomsat-1, Algeria's first telecommunications satellite, early Monday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The satellite, built by CASC, will provide telecommunications, broadcasting, TV, and broadband internet services to Algeria and the region. Launched on a Long March 3B rocket, it will operate in geostationary orbit to boost communications coverage and digital development.