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China's Space Epoch Rocket Soars 8,200 Feet, Lands Perfectly

6/14/2025

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Space Epoch, a pioneering startup from Beijing, celebrated a major milestone with its Yanxinghe-1 rocket, soaring to 8,200 feet before executing a flawless ocean landing. This success not only showcases China's growing prowess in space technology but also sets the stage for ambitious projects like the Xuntian telescope in 2026 and the Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return mission by 2028.

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Space Epoch, a pioneering startup from Beijing, celebrated a major milestone with its Yanxinghe-1 rocket, soaring to 8,200 feet before executing a flawless ocean landing. This success not only showcases China's growing prowess in space technology but also sets the stage for ambitious projects like the Xuntian telescope in 2026 and the Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return mission by 2028.