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China breaks annual launch record with VLEO Chutian and Shiyan technology test launches

Written by  Andrew Jones Sunday, 09 November 2025 11:18
A white solid-fueled Chinese Kinetica-1 rocket lifts off vertically from a desert launch pad, producing a large plume of bright orange flame and thick white smoke against a clear blue sky.

China conducted a pair of solid rocket launches late Saturday, seeing the country surpass its previous record for orbital launch attempts in a calendar year.

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