China launches two IoT satellites

China has launched two satellites to test the space-based Internet of Things (IoT) communications technology, according to a report by Xinhua.

The satellites, Xingyun-2 01 and 02, were launched by a Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) carrier rocket at 9:16am (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. They have successfully entered their planned orbit, the report added.

Developed by the Xingyun Satellite Co, the satellites will conduct tests on technologies including space-based IoT communications, inter-satellite laser communications and a low-cost commercial satellite platform.

via: Shine