China launches reusable spaceplane on fourth secretive orbital mission

Published on February 7, 2026
Liftoff of the Long March 2F carrying Shenzhou-12 at 9:22 p.m. Eastern, June 16, 2021.

China launched its experimental reusable spacecraft for the fourth time late Friday, once again maintaining strict secrecy around the mission.

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