jul 16, 1990 - First launch of the Chinese Long March 2E rocket

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The Long March 2E, also known as the Chang Zheng 2E, was a rocket designed by China to carry satellites into orbit. It was eventually retired in 1995 after two launch failures. A similar version of this rocket, the Long March 2F, was used to launch the Shenzhou spacecraft.

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