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HELSINKI — China launched a new batch of Guowang megaconstellation satellites over the weekend, following up with a separate launch of a developmental satellite for the UAE. The launch of […] The post Long March 12 launches despite recent 7A failure, Long March 2C launches satellite for UAE appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China appears to have lost an unknown payload after a Long March 7A rocket exploded less than 90 seconds into flight, according to amateur footage. The Long March […] The post Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China conducted a pair of launches Thursday, including a Long March 3B rocket which delivered its payload to orbit despite a lightning strike. The Long March 3B rocket […] The post Lightning strikes Long March 3B after liftoff, Kinetica-1 launches 5 satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China confirmed a methalox Long March 10C as its commercial workhorse following its first successful booster recovery, while injecting fresh capital into commercial rocket ventures. The China Academy […] The post China lines up methalox Long March 10C as commercial workhorse after first booster recovery appeared first on SpaceNews.

Chinarocket Co. has launched the Long March 10B rocket for the first time, safely reaching orbit and successfully “catching” the rocket’s first stage booster.

HELSINKI — China launched its Long March 10B rocket early Friday and successfully recovered the first stage, marking a huge step for the country’s reusable rocket efforts. The first Long […] The post China becomes second country to recover orbital booster with Long March 10B appeared first on SpaceNews.

Six orbital launches are scheduled internationally this week. Three Falcon 9 flights are expected from… The post Launch Preview: Long March 10B and Vikram-I debut appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

HELSINKI — China is set for a debut flight of its Long March 10B rocket in July and attempt to recover the first stage at sea. Recently issued airspace and […] The post China schedules Long March 10B rocket launch and recovery attempt appeared first on SpaceNews.