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China to Test Flight Next-Generation Long March 8 Carrier Rocket in 2018

Prei Dy   |

Feb 27, 2017 07:37 AM EST

China is poised to produce its next-generation CZ-8 (Long March 8) medium-life carrier rocket to meet the demands of commercial launch services. It is planning to carry out its first test flight by the end of next year, Li Tongyu from the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, said on Monday.