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China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests

Written by  Andrew Jones Sunday, 30 November 2025 18:08
Nighttime launch of the Long March 3B rocket carrying the Shijian-25 satellite, illuminating the surroundings at Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

A pair of experimental Shijian satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months conducting apparent low-profile on-orbit refueling tests.

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