China's space agency, CASC, successfully conducted the first static fire test of the Long March 10 rocket's first stage on June 14. During the test, 3 out of 7 YF-100K kerolox engines were ignited. This test, reported by CCTV, is a significant milestone in China's plans for future crewed moon missions. The Long March 10 rocket is expected to play a crucial role in these missions, serving as the backbone for China's manned lunar landing efforts. The test focused on the rocket's propulsion system.
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Crewed Moon plans: Today, CASC performed a successful first static hot fire test of the first stage of the Long March 10, firing 3 out of 7 YF-100K kerolox engines. https://t.co/mKj4fUVZzm https://t.co/n9C8vJ1s1D https://t.co/YTbLJc4Mrp
🔥 CCTV reports that CASC completed the first static fire test of Long March 10's first stage, with 3 out of 7 YF-100K engines ignited. https://t.co/AHwvWovjIX https://t.co/mCoA0Ye533