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Historic Grit Drives New Space Capabilities For China
China’s Long March rocket series has played a crucial role in the country’s space exploration efforts, supporting crewed missions, space station construction, and the launch of navigation satellites. The program has achieved 671 launches since its first mission in 1970 and is now focusing on developing reusable rocket technology. According to the Global Times, China’s space program is pushing forward with new innovations and milestones, including the successful recovery of a launch vehicle’s first stage. This article was first reported by the Global Times.