China's Long March 12 Rocket Debuts from New Commercial Spaceport
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China successfully launched its first Long March 12 rocket from the new Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site, marking a significant step in its lunar exploration plans. The rocket, powered by the new YF-100K engines, carried experimental satellites and is part of China's strategy to enhance its space capabilities, including the construction of LEO megaconstellations. This launch is also a milestone for the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in developing new rocket technologies and easing launch pad access bottlenecks.
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