China’s most powerful rocket in operation is the 25-tonne Long March-5, seen here carrying the Chang'e 5 spacecraft on the first stage of its 2020 mission to retrieve samples from the moon. Photo: Xinhua
China enters heavy rocket race with planned 100-tonne launch vehicle
- Rocket’s payload will make it more powerful than world-leading SpaceX Falcon Heavy with development expected over next five years
- Lunar exploration commander Luan Enjie said it will speed up the country’s space programme including infrastructure building
China’s most powerful rocket in operation is the 25-tonne Long March-5, seen here carrying the Chang'e 5 spacecraft on the first stage of its 2020 mission to retrieve samples from the moon. Photo: Xinhua
