China plans to make aging Long March rocket reusable and non-toxic

China’s main space contractor plans to revamp a highly successful, 30-year-old Long March rocket model to adapt to the trend towards reusability in the launch sector. The 63rd and latest Long March 2D lifted off from the fog-shrouded Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, north China, late on Aug. 23 Eastern time, with insulation tiles falling from the payload fairing as the rocket rose into the sky. More

(Source: SpaceNews - Aug 30)