Published: 14:18, May 14, 2026
China successfully launches Zhuque-2E Y5 carrier rocket
By Xinhua
A Zhuque-2E Y5 carrier rocket blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in Northwest China, May 14, 2026. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

JIUQUAN – China on Thursday successfully launched a Zhuque-2E Y5 carrier rocket into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in Northwest China.

The carrier rocket blasted off at 11:00 am (Beijing Time) and the second stage of the rocket entered its preset orbit, marking a successful flight mission.