Tansuo 1 suborbital rocket maiden flight

The Tansuo1 suborbital rocket was launched on its maiden flight from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, northwest China, on 25 December 2019, at 08:50 UTC (16:50 local time). Tansuo1 (探索一号, meaning explore, exploration) was developed by Beijing Space Trek Technology Co. Ltd. , a private Chinese company. The rocket can be used for meteorological observations, microgravity testing, as well as satellite payload experiments. Credit: China Central Television (CCTV)