China has made a significant milestone in its lunar exploration program by conducting the first static fire of a seven-engine first-stage test article for a rocket designed to carry astronauts to the moon. This achievement marks an important step forward for China’s ambitious space program, which aims to send humans to the lunar surface in the near future.
The rocket test was conducted at a secret location, and details about the specific location and outcome of the test are still scarce. However, officials confirmed that the successful static fire is a crucial milestone in the development of the rocket, which is expected to play a critical role in China’s planned lunar missions.
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