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China Unveils Revolutionary Electromagnetic Rocket Launch Platform by 2028

3/30/2025

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China is on the brink of a groundbreaking achievement with the development of the world's first electromagnetic rocket launch platform, spearheaded by Galactic Energy and backed by the Ziyang government and CASIC. Set to debut by 2028, this maglev system promises to slash fuel consumption and boost payload capacity, potentially transforming space logistics and challenging U.S. advancements like SpinLaunch.

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China is on the brink of a groundbreaking achievement with the development of the world's first electromagnetic rocket launch platform, spearheaded by Galactic Energy and backed by the Ziyang government and CASIC. Set to debut by 2028, this maglev system promises to slash fuel consumption and boost payload capacity, potentially transforming space logistics and challenging U.S. advancements like SpinLaunch.