At 4:40 PM on June 1, the Long March 12B carrier rocket roared into the sky from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone, successfully accomplishing its maiden voyage and precisely deploying the 10th batch of interconnected satellites for the Qianfan constellation into their designated orbits. As the inaugural self-developed primary commercial carrier rocket by COMAC, this launch signifies a pivotal advancement in the progression of China's high-capacity, reusable commercial rockets and the seamless integration of rocket and launch site infrastructure. Concurrently, an array of domestically manufactured hardware and software components played a crucial role in ensuring the flawless execution of the launch mission, garnering widespread interest and acclaim.
