Name: From the Long March to the Stars
Uploaded: 2026-10-19T18:54:03+08:00
Duration: 1 min 41 s
Description: How did China's Long March rockets get their name? It traces back to the Red Army's historic Long March and Mao Zedong's poem of the same name. From launching China's first satellite in 1970 to advancing crewed spaceflight and lunar exploration, the

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How did China's Long March rockets get their name? It traces back to the Red Army's historic Long March and Mao Zedong's poem of the same name. From launching China's first satellite in 1970 to advancing crewed spaceflight and lunar exploration, the rocket family continues to carry forward the spirit of perseverance behind its name.

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