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Published: May. 15, 2026 6:38 p.m. GMT+8

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Putin to visit China

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China soon, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Thursday.

LandSpace launches Zhuque-2E Y5 rocket

Chinese private aerospace company LandSpace successfully launched the Zhuque-2E Y5 carrier rocket, delivering a 2.8-ton experimental payload into a 900-kilometer orbit. The mission marked a breakthrough in the rocket’s heavy-lift capability, paving the way for future multi-satellite launches and large satellite constellation projects.

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Putin to visit China, per Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
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LandSpace: Chinese private aerospace company LandSpace successfully launched the Zhuque-2E Y5 carrier rocket, delivering a 2.8-ton experimental payload into a 900-kilometer orbit. The mission marked a breakthrough in the rocket’s heavy-lift capability, paving the way for future multi-satellite launches and large satellite constellation projects.