China suffered a rare rocket failure as an unmanned Long March 7A exploded less than 90 seconds after lifting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site, destroying the ChinaSat-4B communications satellite.
China successfully recovered the reusable first stage of its new Long March 10B rocket after its maiden launch from the Wenchang space launch site. The 70-meter tall rocket lifted off at 12:15 PM, and its first stage returned vertically to be caught by a sea-based net platform.
China successfully recovered the reusable first stage of its Long March 10B rocket after its maiden launch from the Wenchang space launch site. The 70-meter tall rocket lifted off at 12:15 PM, with its first stage returning vertically to a sea platform.
Foreign tourists, including those from Russia and France, are increasingly visiting China's Hainan island to witness rocket launches from the Wenchang Space Launch Site. The unique coastal location and China's active space program are driving this growing trend in space tourism.
China launched the Communication Technology Test Satellite No 25 on a Long March 5 rocket from Wenchang, Hainan, on Thursday. The mission aims to validate technology for next-generation orbital connectivity.
