A recent feat in Chinese commercial space exploration saw the successful second launch of the Lijian-1 (Kinetica-1) solid-propellant launch vehicle, carrying an impressive load of 26 satellites into earth orbit, setting a new national record.
On June 7th, the Jiuquan Cosmodrome, nestled on the fringes of the north-western Gobi Desert, set the stage for Lijian-1's second orbital voyage. Following an hour after take-off, confirmation of the flight's success was relayed by controllers. The mission's ambitious target was to deposit a heavy payload of 26 satellites into orbit, which marked a significant. . .
