# Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
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China’s Orbital Assembly Line: Shenzhou-23 Moves to Launch Pad for Imminent Tiangong Mission
China has moved the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft and its Long March-2F rocket to the launch area in preparation for an imminent crewed mission to the Tiangong Space Station. This launch marks another step in China's routine biannual crew rotations, demonstrating the country's mature and disciplined approach to maintaining a permanent presence in Low Earth Orbit.
China Eyes Net-Zero from Orbit: New High-Precision Satellite Bolsters Carbon Monitoring
China successfully launched a high-precision greenhouse gas monitoring satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, enhancing its ability to track emissions from space in support of its 2030 peak carbon and 2060 neutrality goals.
China Tests Reusable Spacecraft from Jiuquan, Signalling Push for Lower‑cost, Rapid‑response Space Capabilities
China launched a reusable experimental spacecraft on February 7 from Jiuquan atop a Long March‑2F rocket to carry out technology verification tests. The mission advances Beijing's push for lower‑cost, higher‑cadence access to space and carries both civilian and strategic implications.
China’s Ceres‑2 Private Rocket Fails on Maiden Flight, Raising Tests for Commercial Launch Industry
Xinghe Power Aerospace's Ceres‑2 rocket suffered a flight anomaly and failed on its maiden commercial launch from Jiuquan on 17 January. The company has apologised and pledged a full investigation and a methodical reset and reflight programme, a development that will test customer confidence and regulatory oversight in China’s private space sector.