On April 12, 2017 at 11:04 UTC the Chang Zheng-3B/G2 (Long March-3B/G2) rocket-carrier was launched from Xichang Cosmodrome, Sichuan province, southwestern China. The rocket orbited the “ChinaSat-16” telecommunications satellite. The satellite, also known as “Shijian-13” will deliver Internet connectivity to remote parts of China, airline travelers and high-speed trains. The satellite also has an experimental mission to test laser communications technology and electric thrusters to maintain its position in geostationary orbit.