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China launched a new rocket, the Long March 12B, that is designed to be reusable, but this flight did not attempt to recover the rocket’s first stage.

Long March 12B is a two-stage launch vehicle that burns kerosene and liquid oxygen (RP-1/LOX) and reportedly develops ~ 765 tonnes of thrust.

The rocket deployed operational satellites for China’s Qianfan megaconstellation - a rival to SpaceX’s Starlink.

What China did NOT do is provide advance airspace and maritime warnings before launch! #Space #China #Rocket #RocketLaunch #LongMarch12B #Starlink #Satellite #Qianfan

China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/china-conducts-surprise-launch-of-long-march-12b-delivers-qianfan-satellites-on-debut-flight/

China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/chinas-latest-batch-of-new-and-reusable-rockets-are-close-to-launch/

China conducts static fire test of new reusable Long March 12B rocket

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/china-conducts-static-fire-test-of-new-reusable-long-march-12b-rocket/