China has conducted the second ignition trial of its new heavy-lift Long March 10 rocket, marking a significant step toward future crewed lunar missions.

The test took place Friday at 3 pm at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, where seven engines mounted on a prototype first stage burned for about 320 seconds. According to the China Manned Space Agency, the run successfully evaluated low-thrust operations and re-ignition capability, producing valuable performance data.

The first ignition test, held Aug 15, saw the engines deliver nearly 1,000 metric tons of thrust, setting a new domestic record for power. Developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the Long March 10 will serve as the launch vehicle for China's next-generation crewed spacecraft and lunar la

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