Rationally view China's aerospace setbacks twice a day. There are no absolute constant victories on the aerospace journey.

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20/01/2026
On the 17th, China's aerospace industry experienced two launch failures on the same day, one from the "battle-hardened" Long March 3B carrier rocket and the other from the private company's new rocket, the Galactic Spirit II. The incidents attracted public attention. Experts interviewed stated that these two failures are just minor setbacks in the exploration of space. The two rockets have no connection in terms of technology, development entities, or mission backgrounds, and the coincidence of both failures on the same day should not be overinterpreted. However, the fact that rockets with different backgrounds experienced setbacks on the same day once again reminds people of a simple and profound objective truth: there are no absolute "invincible generals" in the aerospace journey, and the road to the stars and the sea has never been smooth or easy.