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China expands secretive satellite series with launch of TJS-15


Published on 2025-03-09 22:02:20 - SpaceNews
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  • China launched the latest in a series classified satellites into geosynchronous transfer orbit Sunday while disclosing little about the spacecraft. A Long March 3B rocket lifted off at

The article from SpaceNews discusses the launch of TJS-15, a secretive Chinese satellite, which was deployed into geostationary orbit using a Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. This launch marks the expansion of China's secretive satellite series, known as TJS (Tongxin Jishu Shiyan), which are believed to be involved in electronic intelligence gathering, signals intelligence, or possibly even satellite communications. The TJS satellites are part of a broader effort by China to enhance its space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. The article notes that while the exact purpose of these satellites remains classified, their activities and orbital patterns suggest roles in monitoring and potentially interfering with other satellite communications. This launch adds to the growing number of such satellites, indicating China's increasing focus on space as a domain for strategic military and intelligence operations.

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