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SAST is part of the national space agency, CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp), the other part being CALT (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Tech). SAST is tasked with more innovative designed that will hopefully replace the aging rockets of the Long March family.
Most importantly, the Long March also has a planned reusable configuration, called the Long March 12A (also called 12R) which will have its debut flight later this year.
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Long March 10
Long March 10
First Static Fire
First Static Fire
On June 14th, 2024, three engines on a LM10 first stage were static fired.
Second Static Fire
Second Static Fire
On August 15th, 2025, seven engines on a LM10 first stage were static fired in Wenchang. This not only verifies the first stage, but also the launch pad and facilities. Landspace, SpaceX, and Blue Origin also have a similar approach with static firing the first stage.
https://www.china-in-space.com/p/long-march-10-roars-to-life-in-wenchang
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