Hey space fans! 🌟 Exciting news from China: they’re getting ready to launch a brand-new rocket called the Long March-8A in January 2025! 🚀
The Long March-8A Y1, as it’s officially named, is all set to become China’s main rocket for sending satellites into space. It was packaged up and loaded onto a ship on Monday and is now heading to the Wenchang Satellite Launch Site on Hainan Island. 🌴
But what’s so special about this rocket? 🤔 Well, it’s powerful, low-cost, reliable, and easy to launch! That’s according to Song Zhengyu, the chief designer of the Long March-8 rocket. He says, “It will make major contributions to China’s satellite network.” 🛰️🌐
Did you know it took 28 months to design and build this rocket? That’s over two years! During that time, engineers conducted 44 big tests to make sure everything works perfectly. Talk about dedication! 👩🚀👨💻
The Long March-8A is a version of the Long March-8 rocket. It’s designed especially for space missions that build large groups of satellites, known as constellations. These satellites help with things like navigation, communication, and weather forecasting. ☁️📡
So, keep your eyes on the skies in January 2025! Who knows, maybe one day you’ll be the next rocket scientist or astronaut exploring the universe! 🚀✨
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China set to launch its new Long March-8A rocket in January 2025
cgtn.com
