China announced the successful launch of the Long March 5 rocket, sending a communication satellite into Earth's high orbit, according to state media. The launch could pave the way for more ambitious space projects such as missions to the moon and Mars.
Hong Kong China announced the successful launch of the Long March 5 rocket on Friday, sending a communication satellite into Earth's high orbit, according to Chinese state media CCTV.
The successful launch of the rocket on its third attempt could pave the way for more ambitious space projects such as missions to the Moon and Mars, along with a manned space station.China developed the powerful rocket, which is designed to carry 25 tons of payload into low orbit, with the aim of launching a Mars probe in 2020.
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