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China Launches Gravity-1 Carrier Rocket
Published on 25 Jul 2026
- On 22 July 2026, China successfully launched Gravity-1 solid-fuel rocket from a maritime platform in East China Sea.
- Private firm Orienspace’s rocket placed nine satellites (Dongpo series, Xiguang-2, Tianyi-49, Lilac-3) into orbit.
- Third successful flight; world’s most powerful solid-fuel rocket.
- First far-sea commercial launch in Yangtze River Delta region.
- Supports Earth observation and future internet satellite missions.
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