Current Affairs - International - Discussion

China successfully launched the ChinaSat-10R communications satellite on February 22, 2025, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The satellite, carried by a Long March 3B rocket, replaces the ageing ChinaSat-10 and is part of China’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its satellite communication infrastructure. The ChinaSat-10R will support various sectors including transportation, emergency response, and energy, and is crucial for China's Belt and Road Initiative. This launch underscores China's growing space capabilities and its geopolitical influence through satellite diplomacy.