China successfully launched the Lijian 1 Y9 carrier rocket with two technical experiment satellites onboard, furthering its development in space technologies. The launch took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 11:32 am (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China. This successful launch demonstrates China’s strategic commitment to scientific and technological advancement and its resolve to strengthen its position in international space competition. The nation’s active utilization of its commercial space launch infrastructure supports China’s technology and innovation-focused foreign policy strategy.
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