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Beijing approves giant Long March 9 rocket for deep-space and lunar base runs

06 Nov 2026, 11:04 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 BEIJING APPROVES LONG MARCH 9 Beijing has given the go-ahead for the Long March 9. The rocket received official approval last month, according to the slide. At 110 metres tall and 10.6 metres wide, it will be China’s most powerful and expensive launcher. Source: South China Morning Post #Beijing #LongMarch9 #lunarbase

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