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Long March Next-Generation Rockets
China's development of new-generation launch vehicles. The Long March 10 (crew-rated, 70t to LEO) will support crewed lunar missions. The Long March 9 (super heavy-lift, 150t to LEO) rivals Starship/SLS for deep space. China is also developing commercial reusable rockets — multiple private companies (LandSpace, iSpace, Deep Blue Aerospace) testing vertical landing.
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Budget
Estimated $3B+ development
Timeline
2020–2030
Key Milestones
LandSpace Zhuque-2 — world's first methane-fueled rocket to reach orbit
2024
Deep Blue Aerospace Nebula-1 completed vertical landing test
2025
Long March 10 — first flight (crew-rated for lunar missions)
2027
Long March 9 — super heavy-lift first flight (150t LEO, Moon/Mars missions)
2030
Contractors
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Sources
- spacenews.com
- nasaspaceflight.com