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China launches Long March 12A Y1 rocket, second stage enters planned orbit

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-12-23 12:38

JIUQUAN -- China launched the Long March 12A Y1 carrier rocket on Tuesday from Northwest China. Its second stage entered the designated orbit, but the recovery of its first stage failed.

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