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Sep. 7, 2020
Long March-2F launch
A Long March-2F launch vehicle launched a “reusable experimental spacecraft” from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, northwest China, on 4 September 2020, at approximately 07:30 UTC (15:30 local time).
China’s Reusable Experimental Spacecraft
On 6 September 2020, the Reusable Experimental Spacecraft (重复使用试验航天器, Chongfu Shiyong Shiyan Hangtian Qi) landed.
China’s Reusable Experimental Spacecraft (Concept)
China says it has successfully launched a "reusable experimental spacecraft" under increased levels of secrecy. Space industry watchers believe it to be some sort of unmanned space plane similar to the X-37B operated by the US Air Force and Space Force in recent years.
重复使用试验航天器, Chongfu Shiyong Shiyan Hangtian Qi
"After a period of in-orbit operation, the spacecraft will return to the scheduled landing site in China. It will test reusable technologies during its flight, providing technological support for the peaceful use of space," the statement reads.
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