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China completes second hot-fire test for new moon rocket, including engine restarts

Astrobitica September 12, 2025 (Last updated: September 12, 2025) 1 minute read

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Plumes of exhaust rise above trees during a tethered hot-fire test of a Long March 10 first stage at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan, China, September 12, 2025. The test stand and service tower are visible with cranes and support structures in the background.

China conducted a rocket stage hot fire test Friday in the latest step in the country’s plans to land astronauts on the moon.

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