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latest sources say Long March 5 heavy is going to conduct its third launch by the end of this year after having been grounded for more than 2 years.

its previous launch failure is related to an anomaly of yf-77 cryogenic engine, which resulted in a dramatic loss of thrust. It's uncertain if the flaws are completely fixed after redesign and multiple ground tests.

further delay can not be ruled out.

 
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smooth manifold

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latest sources say Long March 5 heavy is going to conduct its third launch by the end of this year after having been grounded for more than 2 years.

its previous launch failure is related to an anomaly of yf-77 cryogenic engine, which resulted in a dramatic loss of thrust. It's uncertain if the flaws are completely fixed after redesign and multiple ground tests.

further delay can not be ruled out.

I have a bad hunch about Long March 5's third launch. I don't see much confidence from various sources. no matter how many ground tests are done, it needs to make a real flight to check its reliability after all. Yuanwang21 and 22 cargo ships had left their ports and headed to Wenchen Satellite Launch Center last week.

containers carrying components of the third the Long March 5 rocket.
 
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