China's Space Program Thread II
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I saw that earlier on Weibo but it's since been deleted it would appear. I'll check back in some hours, although I did see another person post about it, but I cannot confirm whether they have delayed it or not. It would appear as just some rumors, I've checked the relevant Chinese space related Weibos that may have confirmed this, they have said nothing on it.
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DeepBlue has successfully tested stage separation mechanism for its reusable Nebula-1 launch vehicle. It's basically a rod that pushes the lower stage free of the upper stage.
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iSpace/Interstellar Glory has begun construction on a large (100-ton class) engine test bench, which is scheduled to become operational at the end of September, 2024. It's located in Mianyang, Sichuan. When completed, it will be used to test the company's JD-2 LOX/Methane engine for the SQX-3 launch vehicle. The test bench will also be open to other users within the aerospace industry.
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Looks like the latest schedule calls for completion in September of 2026 and launch in December.
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Tianbing's new schedule for the maiden launch of Tianlong-3. Compared to previously stated intentions, everything has been shifted to the right by three months, give or take. Currently the first stage is being assembled, with a full system test to be carried out in June. Launch is now expected in Q3, as opposed in June as the company had previously hoped.
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An on commercial mining of the Moon and Mars.
It calls for a three-stage implementation:
– 2020 to 2035: Master basic technologies and engineering solutions for building a prolonged presence on the Moon as well as for resource extraction.
– 2035 to 2045: Build a main lunar research station and several branch stations. Use these stations to verify and refine technologies and solutions from the first stage.
– 2045 and beyond: Commence large scale mining of the Moon to achieve significant financial returns. Build large lunar bases as outposts for deep space exploration. Commence construction of scientific research stations on Mars to exploit Martian resources.
It calls for a three-stage implementation:
– 2020 to 2035: Master basic technologies and engineering solutions for building a prolonged presence on the Moon as well as for resource extraction.
– 2035 to 2045: Build a main lunar research station and several branch stations. Use these stations to verify and refine technologies and solutions from the first stage.
– 2045 and beyond: Commence large scale mining of the Moon to achieve significant financial returns. Build large lunar bases as outposts for deep space exploration. Commence construction of scientific research stations on Mars to exploit Martian resources.