Long March 5 Engine Passes Initial Tests

China says the liquid oxygen/kerosene engines, which generate 120 metric tons (265,000 lb.) of thrust, for its planned Long March 5 have passed initial tests, while significant progress has been made on the plant at Tianjin that will build the launcher. State media say the rocket will be 59.5 meters...

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