China's Long March 12A Rocket: A Mixed Success

China's Long March 12A rocket had a partial success during its inaugural flight. While the first stage was not recovered, the second stage successfully reached its intended orbit. This mixed outcome was reported by China's state-run Xinhua news agency.

China's ambitious space program faced a setback on Monday as the initial stage of the Long March 12A rocket was not recovered following its maiden voyage.

However, the mission was not a total loss, as the second stage of the rocket achieved its objective by successfully entering the planned orbit, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.

This mixed success highlights both the challenges and achievements in China's ongoing efforts to advance space exploration.

(With inputs from agencies.)