# Deep Space Communication

China Stakes Claim in High Lunar Orbit with Successful DRO Mission

China has successfully completed a two-year experimental satellite mission in Distant Retrograde Orbit (DRO), achieving several global firsts in low-energy orbital entry and Lagrange point navigation. The mission establishes critical technical foundations for long-range inter-satellite communication and cislunar logistics, bolstering China's strategic position in the race for lunar exploration.