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- China launched the Lijian-1 Y9 carrier rocket on November 9, 2025, successfully placing two technical experiment satellites into orbit according to China Global Television Network .
- The rocket took off at 11:32 a.m. Beijing time from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone, marking a milestone in China's space program.
- The payload included two satellites identified as Chutian-2 01 and 02, intended to test new space technologies, but their specific missions were not disclosed.
- This successful mission marks the tenth flight of the Lijian-1 series since its debut in 2022, emphasizing China's ambitions in the global small-satellite market.
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