Private Chinese rocket reaches orbit 2 years after test-flight failure (video)

The privately developed rocket suffered setbacks before finally reaching space.

A private Chinese solid rocket has conducted its first successful launch, two years after failing its first test flight.lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 8:15 p.m. EST on Dec. 6 , sending the VHF Data Exchange System test satellite into orbit.

The launcher is operated by Expace, a commercial spinoff from the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation , a state-owned defense giant.Liftoff of the second Kuaizhou 11 rocket from Jiuquan, northwest China, on Dec. 7 local time, 2022.Space ForceThe satellite carries VDES and automatic identification system payloads for maritime-related uses and was developed by CASIC-owned Aerospace Xingyun Technology Co., Ltd.

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