China Mobile 03 satellite will be launched at an appropriate time, supporting onboard regeneration and the integration of broadband and narrowband IoT

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China Mobile plans to launch its 03 test satellite in late June 2026 to support direct-to-phone satellite communications. The satellite carries an onboard base station and will validate a new onboard regenerative mode for signal processing. It will also test satellite IoT services and combine broadband and narrowband IoT capabilities. The project builds on a prior 02 satellite launch and aims to expand emergency, maritime, and remote-area communications.

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