"Chinese Firm's Gravity-1 Rocket Sets Records with Sea Launch Success"

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China's Orienspace successfully launched its record-breaking Gravity-1 rocket from a ship in the Yellow Sea, deploying three commercial weather satellites into orbit. The rocket, capable of carrying 14,300 pounds to low Earth orbit, is the most powerful Chinese commercial rocket and the largest solid launch vehicle by capacity. Orienspace plans to develop even more powerful rockets, including the Gravity-2 and Gravity-3, with increasing payload capacities. This launch marks China's fourth orbital mission of the year, showcasing the nation's growing presence in space exploration.
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