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Ready for liftoff
Published: Sep 24, 2026 12:07 AM
A dedicated launch pad for the Long March 10A carrier rocket is under construction at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan Province on September 23, 2026. The rocket is designed primarily to transport cargo and crew to a near-Earth space station. Photo: VCG

A dedicated launch pad for the Long March 10A carrier rocket is under construction at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan Province on September 23, 2026. The rocket is designed primarily to transport cargo and crew to a near-Earth space station. Photo: VCG