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China's Rocket Fuel Dump Lights Up U.S. Skies

5/24/2025

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On May 17, 2025, a dazzling streak illuminated the skies across seven U.S. states, including Colorado, as China's ZhuQue-2E rocket released a fuel dump. Launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the experimental methane-based fuel produced a stunning luminous cloud that captivated onlookers throughout the American West.

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On May 17, 2025, a dazzling streak illuminated the skies across seven U.S. states, including Colorado, as China's ZhuQue-2E rocket released a fuel dump. Launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the experimental methane-based fuel produced a stunning luminous cloud that captivated onlookers throughout the American West.