Published: 13:21, April 14, 2026
China launches Lijian-1 Y12 rocket to send 8 satellites into space
By Xinhua
This March 30, 2026 file photo shows a Lijian-2 Y1 carrier rocket with three satellites onboard blasting off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in Northwest China. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

JIUQUAN - China on Tuesday launched the Lijian-1 Y12 carrier rocket to send eight satellites into space.

The rocket blasted off at 12:03 pm (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China. It successfully sent the satellites into their planned orbits.