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China expands space program with successful two-satellite launch

09 June 2026 14:54

China has successfully launched a Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket to transport two new satellites into orbit.

The carrier rocket lifted off at 4:23 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, Xinhua reports.

China expands space program with successful two-satellite launch

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