Race is on to become China’s SpaceX

Race is on to become China’s SpaceX

Founded by Musk in 2002, California-based SpaceX designs, manufactures and operates advanced rockets and spacecraft

On July 12, the Zhuque-2 (ZQ-2) rocket lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China’s Gansu province, successfully entering its designated orbit.

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