China's reusable rocket Long March-12B completes firing test

Summary

China's Long March-12B reusable rocket successfully completed a static firing test, advancing its preparation for upcoming flight missions and satellite deployment.

Key Points
  • China's Long March-12B reusable rocket completed a successful static firing test.
  • The test took place at the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China.
  • Long March-12B is developed by a commercial rocket manufacturing company under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
  • The rocket is designed for deploying commercial low-Earth orbit satellite constellations with a 20-tonne payload capacity.
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