China's Long March carrier rocket series will record its milestone 500th mission in 2023, as the country's space exploration program continues to aim for new heights. In recent years, the homegrown Long March rockets have enabled an increasing number of missions as China accelerates its ambitious space program and sets its sights on a new exploration phase. Long March carrier rockets are set to power over 60 missions in 2023, decisively pushing Chinese manned space flight forward and future lunar and planetary exploration projects.