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China's Zhuque-2E Rocket Launches Satellites Amid Safety Concerns

7/14/2025

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China's LandSpace Technology made headlines by successfully launching the methane-powered Zhuque-2E Y2 rocket, placing six satellites into orbit and propelling its space ambitions forward. In a bold move, the nation also kicked off the Qianfan Constellation project with 18 satellite deployments. However, the Long March 6A rocket's disintegration after launch, scattering over 300 pieces of debris, has sparked urgent discussions about space safety.

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China's LandSpace Technology made headlines by successfully launching the methane-powered Zhuque-2E Y2 rocket, placing six satellites into orbit and propelling its space ambitions forward. In a bold move, the nation also kicked off the Qianfan Constellation project with 18 satellite deployments. However, the Long March 6A rocket's disintegration after launch, scattering over 300 pieces of debris, has sparked urgent discussions about space safety.