China Just Launched a New Reusable Rocket in Secret — And Nobody Saw It Coming
China successfully launched the Long March-12B rocket on its maiden flight, sending satellites into orbit and marking an important step in the country's next-generation launch capabilities. While the mission received relatively little attention outside the space community, it represents a significant milestone for China's growing space program. The Long March-12B is designed as a reusable launch vehicle and could play a major role in future commercial and constellation missions.
🚀 Rocket: Long March-12B (CZ-12B)
📅 Launch Date: June 1, 2026
🛰️ Payload: Qianfan (Spacesail) constellation satellites
Source: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)