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On the morning of December 23, 2025, the Long March 12A (CZ - 12A) carrier rocket made a triumphant debut, successfully carrying out its maiden flight at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. It successfully reached its secondary orbit insertion target. However, the first - stage rocket recovery verification did not turn out as anticipated. During the landing phase, after the first - stage ignition, an anomaly emerged, causing the debris to crash at the periphery of the Minqin recovery area in Gansu Province. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. As China's second liquid oxygen - methane carrier rocket to attempt recovery on its very first flight, this mission has gathered invaluable data and hands - on experience. This will undoubtedly pave the way for subsequent technological advancements and optimizations.
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