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China Tests Revolutionary Rocket Engines for Deep Space Missions

1/4/2025

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On January 2, 2025, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) achieved a significant milestone by conducting five successful rocket engine tests in Beijing and Laiyuan. Among these, a groundbreaking hydrogen-oxygen engine was tested, paving the way for ambitious deep space exploration and heavy rocket projects planned for the year ahead.

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On January 2, 2025, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) achieved a significant milestone by conducting five successful rocket engine tests in Beijing and Laiyuan. Among these, a groundbreaking hydrogen-oxygen engine was tested, paving the way for ambitious deep space exploration and heavy rocket projects planned for the year ahead.