First satellite launched with flexible solar wing

The satellite is designed to verify next-generation low-Earth-orbit broadband communication systems and other satellite technologies including ultra-large energy systems and active thermal control, GalaxySpace said in a news release.

Its launch also marked the first in-orbit verification of China's multi-satellite stack deployment method that will be used when a rocket needs to place a number of plate-shaped satellites into orbit. The method will play a major role in the rapid deployment of many communication satellites in low orbit.