China's Shenlong Spaceplane Releases Six Unidentified Objects into Orbit

Objects Emitting Signals Tracked by Amateur Astronomer, Purpose Remains Unknown

China's Shenlong spaceplane, on its third mission, has released six unidentified objects into orbit.
Amateur astronomer and satellite tracker Scott Tilley has been closely tracking the objects, which have been designated OBJECT A through F by the U.S. Department of Defense.
At least one of the objects appears to be closely following the spaceplane, emitting signals similar to those observed in Shenlong's previous missions.
OBJECT D and E are emitting idle 'placeholder' signals without any accompanying data, according to Tilley.
The exact nature and purpose of these objects remain unknown due to the secretive nature of China's space program.