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Space Epoch's Yanxinghe-1 Rocket Soars in Historic Test

6/5/2025

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Chinese startup Space Epoch has made waves in the aerospace industry by successfully testing its reusable Yanxinghe-1 rocket booster at the Oriental Spaceport in Shandong. The impressive 125-second launch soared to 2.5 kilometers before gracefully landing in the ocean, marking a significant leap forward for liquid reusable rockets and setting the stage for the Yuanxinghe rocket's upcoming orbital launch later this year.

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Chinese startup Space Epoch has made waves in the aerospace industry by successfully testing its reusable Yanxinghe-1 rocket booster at the Oriental Spaceport in Shandong. The impressive 125-second launch soared to 2.5 kilometers before gracefully landing in the ocean, marking a significant leap forward for liquid reusable rockets and setting the stage for the Yuanxinghe rocket's upcoming orbital launch later this year.