China’s Kuaizhou-1A rocket launches the Chuangxin-16 satellite

China's Kuaizhou-1A rocket launched the Chuangxin-16 satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on Aug. 23, 2022. The satellite "will mainly be used for scientific experiments and verification of new technologies," according to China Central Television (CCTV).

Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by [Steve Spaleta](https://twitter.com/stevespaleta)