China's Space Program Thread II

[by78]

Shenzhou-19 crew have officially handed over the space station to Shenzhou-20 crew.

 

[by78]

Lithium-ion batteries used on Chang'e lunar exploration missions.

 

[by78]

A first look at an assembled Galactic Energy Pallas-1 rocket.

Galactic Energy has conducted a series of long-duration tests (300+ seconds) of its 50-ton LOX/Kerosene CQ-50 engines in preparation of the maiden launch of the Pallas-1 later this year. The company has also revealed that it's developing an uprated variant of CQ-50 named CQ-90. It will have a thrust of 835kN, with a variable thrust range of 40 to 110%, a thrust-to-weight ratio exceeding 150, and be capable of three restarts.

 

[pipaster]

Tianlian II-05 launched today on a LM 3B.

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[by78]

Construction progress of the Long March 10 moon rocket launchpad + the new vehicle assembly hall.

The steel frames are going up fast on the Long March 10 launchpad.

 

[by78]

High-resolution images from the launch of Tianlian-2 05 satellite, which was carried out by a Long March 3B. The satellite will be used to provide data relay and telemetry services for China's space program. This marks the 572nd flight of the Long March series.

 

[CVNisCV]

Mars sample-return

 

[by78]

The China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) has signed a letter of intent with Malaysia's Pahang State to jointly developed an international spaceport on Malaysia's east coast.

 

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China has

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on a large spectroscopic telescope in Mangnai, Qinghai province. The project is being led by Jiaotong University.

 

[tphuang]

The China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) has signed a letter of intent with Malaysia's Pahang State to jointly developed an international spaceport on Malaysia's east coast.

yeah, this is a big news. Gives them more launch options that's also closer to equator.