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Long March C rocket could send humans to the Moon

China Successfully Tests New Rocket Engine

Beijing, China (AFP) Jul 11, 2006

China has successfully test-fired the engines of a new rocket that could launch its first manned mission to the moon, the country's state-run Xinhua news agency reported Monday. The engines of the new Long March C rocket are expected to make it three times more powerful than existing versions of the Long March, the Xinhua report said.

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_Successfully_Tests_New_Rocket_Engine_999.html

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