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China approves Long March 9 rocket for 2030 deep-space and lunar missions

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China has officially approved the development of the Long March 9 rocket, a colossal launch vehicle designed for deep-space missions and the construction of lunar bases. Set to debut in 2030, this rocket will be China's most powerful and expensive to date, standing 110 meters tall. Its capabilities include transporting 50 tonnes to the moon and supporting the assembly of space-based solar power stations. AI

RANK_REASON Significant infrastructure development for space exploration by a major nation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China approves Long March 9 rocket for 2030 deep-space and lunar missions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ling Xin ·

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

    Beijing has given the go-ahead for the Long March 9, a super heavy rocket often seen as China’s answer to SpaceX’s Starship, weeks after the American megarocket first reached orbit, according to a lecture slide circulating online. The stainless-steel giant received official appro…

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