China Enhances Geostationary Defense Capabilities with Classified Satellite Launch

In a significant move to bolster its military presence in space, China successfully deployed the TJS-11, a classified satellite, into geostationary orbit using its most powerful launcher.

Discovered 2024-02-23T04:45:09.192655-08:00 | 2024-02-23T04:45:09.192655-08:00

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