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Successful Launch of Long March-7 Rocket

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China on Saturday launched its new generation carrier rocket Long March-7 from a new space launch center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan province. The Long March-7 rocket blasted off at around 8:00 p.m. Beijing time, trailing a vast column of flame.

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Re-entry capsule lands in Inner Mongolia

A scaled-down multi-purpose spacecraft re-entry capsule, which was sent into space by the Long March 7 carrier rocket, has just landed in Inner Mongolia, after 20 hours in orbit.

China debuts new carrier rocket

China's new generation of carrier rocket -- The Long March-7 -- launched in Wenchang, Hainan province on Saturday night. Many believe it has really pushed forward the development of China's ambitious space program.

Successful launch of carrier rocket announced

Let's go live now to the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in Hainan where China's new-generation Long March-7 rocket has just been successfully launched.

Development timeline for the rocket

From draft paper to construction, the Long March-7 has finally lifted off. Six years have passed since project approval in 2010. Let's take a look back at how this newest member of the Long March rocket family grew up.

An engine for economic growth in China

China's new generation Long March-7 carrier rocket has just been launched. The rocket further boosts China's ability to launch more satellites, and benefit more people.

Video: Successful launch of Long March-7 carrier rocket announced

China's new-generation Long March-7 rocket has just been launched at the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in Hainan Province.

Young engineers contribute to China's space program

China's Long March 7 carrier rocket is set to be launched on Saturday. It is one of the country's latest generation and has taken years of preparation and hard work by engineers and experts. CCTV's reporter has visited the Wenchang satellite launch center and talked to some young engineers contributing to the project.

Driving engine in space for economic growth

China’s space industry is developing fast. The launch of the Long March 7 will further boost China's ability to launch more satellites that will benefit its people.

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China's new generation carrier rocket blasts off

China on Saturday launched its new generation carrier rocket Long March-7 from a new space launch center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan province.

China's Long March-7 rocket ready for lift-off

Preparations for the launch of China's new generation Long March-7 carrier rocket, which has just entered its five-day launch window, have gone well, according to the launch center.

Studio interview: Wenchang is China's newest rocket launch site

For more on this, we have Professor Yang Yuguang, from the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and .... Welcome.

Sub-anchor: China's new carrier rocket is stronger, cleaner

For more on China's new carrier rocket Long March-7, let's bring in my colleague Wu Guoxiu.

CCTV speaks to the Long March 7 launch commander in Hainan

The Long March 7 launch commander, Wang Guangyi is responsible for making sure everything goes smoothly according to plan. CCTV's reporter had the chance to talk with him at the Wenchang launch center in Hainan.

Backgrounder: The Long March-7 Carrier Rocket

The rocket features an advanced payload fairing, the nose cone used to protect a rocket against the impact of dynamic pressure, and aerodynamic heating during launch through the atmosphere.