Long March rockets mark their 500th spaceflight

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023

China's Long March rocket family has achieved a milestone with its 500th spaceflight, using a Long March 2D carrier rocket to deploy several remote-sensing satellites. This event, which took place on Sunday morning from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, underscores China's growing prowess in space technology. The launch, conducted at 9:58 am, was visually striking, w