China successfully launched a new satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan province on Aug 23.

The Chuangxin-16 satellite, developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was launched at 10:36 (Beijing Time) by a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully.

The satellite will mainly be used for scientific experiments and verification of new technologies. The launch was the 16th mission by the Kuaizhou-1A series rockets.