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China's Kinetica-2 Propulsion Test Boosts Space Ambitions

6/14/2025

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China has made significant strides in its space ambitions by successfully testing the propulsion system for the Kinetica-2 medium-lift launch vehicle. This pivotal trial, conducted at CAS Space's Liquid Propulsion Systems Test Center near Guangzhou, paves the way for its inaugural flight and the upcoming launch of the Qingzhou cargo spacecraft.

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China has made significant strides in its space ambitions by successfully testing the propulsion system for the Kinetica-2 medium-lift launch vehicle. This pivotal trial, conducted at CAS Space's Liquid Propulsion Systems Test Center near Guangzhou, paves the way for its inaugural flight and the upcoming launch of the Qingzhou cargo spacecraft.