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China launches Lijian-1 Y12 rocket to send 8 satellites into space

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-04-14 13:16

A Lijian-1 Y12 carrier rocket carrying eight satellites blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in Northwest China, April 14, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]

JIUQUAN -- China on Tuesday launched the Lijian-1 Y12 carrier rocket to send eight satellites into space.

The rocket blasted off at 12:03 pm (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in Northwest China. It successfully sent the satellites into their planned orbits.

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