LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Sci-tech

China's Long March-5 Y2 rocket ready for launch

1
2017-06-27 10:17CGTN Editor: Liang Meichen ECNS App Download

China's Long March-5 Y2 carrier rocket was moved to its launch pad in southern Hainan Province on Monday, ready for its scheduled launch between July 2 and 5, a CCTV reporter witnessed.

The rocket's vertical transportation from the assembly building to the launch pad at Wenchang Space Launch Center was completed at around 11:00 a.m. local time.

This will be the second launch of a Long March 5 – China's largest rocket. The first one was launched from Wenchang on November 3, 2016.

On this mission, the rocket will carry China's largest satellite into space for a series of on-orbit tests.

The Long March-5 is designed to lift space station modules, deep space probes, and heavy communications satellites into orbit.

  

Related news

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2018 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.