China Conducts First Static Engine Test For Long March-10 Lunar Rocket

long march static fire test
Credit: Chinese state media Xinhua
SINGAPORE—China has completed the first system-level test of the YF-100K engine for its new Long March-10 rocket, a key launch vehicle designed for future crewed lunar missions. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced that the test was carried out at 3 p.m. Beijing time on Aug. 15 at the...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.

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