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Russian space company buys 12 rockets from Ukrainian state-owned enterprise
The Ukrainian enterprise "Southern Machine Building Plant" ("Yuzhmash") has concluded a contract with the Russian company S7 Sea Launch for the production and delivery of 12 Zenit launch vehicles. This was reported on the website of the Ukrainian company.
"The contract stipulates the production of 12 launch vehicles for use in the Sea Launch and Ground Launch programs," the report said. The company explained that rockets are needed "for the exploration and use in outer space for peaceful …
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China announced successful testing of new rockets
China conducted testing of a new rocket in the Bohai Sea, as reported by the Xinhua Chinese News Agency, citing the Ministry of Defense of the PRC.
"The expected result was achieved," says the statement of the Ministry. However, the Ministry of Defense did not specify when exactly the test was conducted.
They also noted that the test was conducted as part of an annual planned exercise. It was conducted with the purpose of developing the skills of the armed forces in order to "cope with …