On CNSA –China National Space Administration …. ChangZheng Long March 12 Reusable Carrier r flight rocket …. Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone JiuquanSatelliteLaunchCenter, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China At 10:00 AM on December 23 2025 Beijing time, China successfully launched a Long March 12A rocket from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone. The second stage of the rocket entered its predetermined orbit, but the first stage failed to be recovered. The specific cause is under further analysis and investigation.
[Reusable Launch Vehicle Long March 12A Launched into Orbit]
The Long March 12A is a liquid oxygen-methane launch vehicle with “reusable first stage” as its core feature. The rocket is approximately 70.4 meters long, with both the first and second stages having a diameter of 3.8 meters, a fairing diameter of 4.2 meters, and a takeoff weight of approximately 437 tons.
Although this mission did not achieve the predetermined goal of first stage recovery, it obtained key engineering data under actual flight conditions, laying an important foundation for subsequent launches and reliable stage recovery. The research and development team will conduct a comprehensive review and technical re-evaluation of this test process as soon as possible, make every effort to identify the cause of the failure, continuously optimize the recovery plan, and continue to advance reusability verification.
At 20th December 2025 2030 (Beijing time) Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration, the Long March 5 Yao-10 carrier rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China., The “Long March 5” Yao-10 carrier rocket and satellites assembly were successfully from launch Workstation 101 tower on a mobile launch platform… Successfully Deploying the Communication Technology TestSat23 Satellite Assembly to it’ s Predetermine Orbit.
20:30 on December 20, the Long March 5 carrier rocket was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in China, successfully sending the Communication Technology Test Satellite 23 into its predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success.
The Communication Technology Test Satellite 23 was developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and is mainly used for verifying multi-band, high-speed satellite communication technologies.
The Long March 5 rocket, developed by the First Academy of CASC, is a two-and-a-half-stage liquid-propellant carrier rocket independently developed by China. This launch was the 618th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
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[Hyperbola-3 Rocket Transport Vehicle Arrives for Testing]
At Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site., Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China.. on 1500 Hours Beijing time on December 18th 2025 , a large vehicle, over 70 meters long and weighing over 300 tons, slowly drove out of the reusable workshop of Hainan Interstellar Glory Aerospace Launch Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Interstellar Glory), located adjacent to the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, heading towards Launch Pad 2 of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. This vehicle is the transport vehicle for the Hyperbola-3 rocket, a medium-sized reusable liquid-fueled launch vehicle newly developed by Interstellar Glory.
This marks the first time the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site has opened its launch pad resources to a private aerospace company, aiming to comprehensively verify the compatibility and coordination between the Hyperbola-3 rocket’s ground support system and the launch site facilities.
After an hour and a half, the Hyperbola-3 rocket transport vehicle successfully arrived at Launch Pad 2. Yan Liqing, the chief commander of the launch pad, explained that this transfer and testing was jointly implemented by Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Co., Ltd. and Interstellar Glory, with the core objective of verifying the compatibility of the rocket-ground interface, providing solid support for a future efficient and safe launch process. The tests primarily included actual road tests of the entire rocket transport vehicle, tests of the hydraulic erection system and erector frame interface, and tests of the interface between the fixed launch pad slewing support and the erector frame. It is understood that the Hyperbola-3.
At 1117 Hours Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 16th December 2024 , China- People’s Republic of China- CNSA –China National Space Administration Successfully launched Chang Zheng – Long March 4B yao 61 Carrier Rocket ignited and took off at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center Shanxi Province..
[ Long March 4B Rocket Successfully Launches Ziyuan-3 04 Satellite ]
At 11:17 AM on December 16th, the Long March 4B carrier rocket ignited and lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Ziyuan-3 04 satellite into its predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success.
The Ziyuan-3 04 satellite, developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), is an operational satellite in the national long-term development plan for civil space infrastructure. It is equipped with payloads such as a three-line array stereo mapping camera, a multispectral camera, and a laser altimeter, enabling it to acquire high-resolution stereo and multispectral images.
The Long March 4B rocket, which carried out this launch mission, is a room-temperature liquid three-stage carrier rocket developed by the Eighth Academy of CASC. It is capable of launching various types of satellites with different orbital requirements, and can perform one-satellite or multiple-satellite launches. Its payload capacity to a 700-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit is up to 2.5 tons.
This launch was the 617th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
On the 15th December 2025蘇州科技博物館Suzhou Science and Technology Museum released the first batch of renderings, in which is great news for Good news for astronomy Science and Technology lovers: will be built next year to create a new landmark in Suzhou is a historic, picturesque city in China’s Jiangsu Province, famed for its classical gardens, canals, pagodas, and silk production, often called the “Venice of the East”. Located near Shanghai in the Yangtze Delta, it’s a major economic hub with ancient roots (founded 514 BC) and UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Classical Gardens, blending traditional beauty with modern development, including the high-tech Suzhou Industrial Park. China, People’s Republic of China. .
On December 15th, the Suzhou Science and Technology Museum officially announced that its exhibition construction has entered the final sprint stage and will soon begin trial operation. Located on the northeast side of Shishan Cultural Square in Suzhou High-tech Zone, the museum has one underground floor and three above-ground floors, with a total construction area of approximately 63,000 square meters and an exhibition area of 40,000 square meters. The museum will feature 10 permanent exhibition halls, 3 temporary exhibition halls, 7 educational exhibition spaces, 3 theaters, and various supporting service spaces, becoming a “science playground” that offers both immersive experiences and thought-provoking insights.
The Life Giving Forest provides a sustainable urban frontage that acts as a buffer to the city. Encapsulating the Outer Ring Promenade, a formal Bosque of Trees provides a respite from the sun and creates a space for movement, gathering, and exterior exhibit learning.
The high-tech building skin, recalls luminous quality of the silk fabric, which Suzhou is known for.
The resultant shape of the new museum forms an infinite loop with Lion Mountain, Eco Island, and the lake’s edge and signifies the unbreakable bond between science, technology and the wonders of nature.
Blending Nature and Technology
Forming a direct axial link to the Suzhou City high-tech district, the Suzhou Science and Technology Museum reflects Suzhou’s commitment to discovery and innovation, and the harmony that exists between science, technology, nature and man.
Through the use of terraces, outdoor roof gardens, and the overall building form, the new museum is responsive to the context of the site, expressing a modern, forward looking design. Drawing inspiration from the ecology of nature and traditional Chinese elements, the timeless, thoughtful, and visually iconic building embodies the spirit of innovation, exploration and discovery. The industrial exhibition hall celebrates the history and reveals the future of industrial development and how it will shape, influence and enrich people’s lives.
We look from the museum to Lion Mountain for inspiration and a never-ending example of the importance of our Chinese culture to be inspired by the country’s leadership in innovation, technology, science…and a future filled with possibilities.
The Museum’s landscape strategy looks to reinforce ideas introduced in the master plan by weaving five new and diverse themed spaces into an already rich ecological tapestry.
The roof of the Museum emerges seamlessly from the base of Lion Mountain, transitioning from a natural rocky hillside and forested landscape into a series of sweeping gardens and paths. As the path continues to the top of the building overlook, the woodlands typology transitions from organic garden patterns into technological patterns mixed with photovoltaic receptors balancing industry with nature
Sustainability
The new Suzhou Science and Technology Museum is designed to minimize its impact on Shishan Park, with the building acting as a learning tool for visitors to observe methods of energy and water conservation, power generation, and occupant comfort and well-being.
