Hey space fans! 🌟 Have you heard the latest buzz from China? They’re getting ready to launch their brand new Long March-12 Y1 rocket! 🚀
What’s So Special About This Rocket?
The Long March-12 is no ordinary rocket. It’s China’s first single-core stage liquid launch vehicle that’s 3.8 meters wide! 🤯 That’s as wide as two cars parked end to end!
This rocket has two stages, which means it’s like a two-part rocket that helps it get all the way into space. It uses six super-powerful engines that burn liquid oxygen and kerosene (a kind of fuel). These engines give the rocket the push it needs to break free from Earth’s gravity!
Launching from a New Spaceport 🛰️
The rocket was moved to a special launch site in Hainan Province, which is in southern China. This site is China’s first spaceport built just for commercial space missions. That means it will launch rockets for different companies and projects, not just government missions.
The construction of this spaceport started in July 2022, and now it’s ready to send rockets into space! How cool is that?
Why Is This Important?
This launch is a big step for China and for space exploration. By creating rockets like the Long March-12 and building new spaceports, China is helping to make space more accessible. That means more satellites, more science experiments, and who knows—maybe even new space adventures for people like us in the future! 🌌
Stay Tuned! 📡
The rocket will be launched soon, so keep your eyes on the news. Space is becoming busier and more exciting every day, and you can be a part of it just by staying curious and learning more!
What do you think the Long March-12 will carry into space? Maybe satellites that help with weather forecasting, or perhaps even experiments that will teach us more about the universe!
Until then, keep reaching for the stars! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
