China's Space Program Thread II

[Jiang ZeminFanboy]

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Any news from insiders, or papers when can we expect new module launching for Chinese space station?

 

[gelgoog]

I think the next flight will be of the telescope right? Only afterwards will they resume space station expansion.

 

[kentchang]

I think the next flight will be of the telescope right? Only afterwards will they resume space station expansion.

Isn't the single-stick CZ-10 designed for this? This avoids using the single-stage CZ-5.

 

[huemens]

Isn't the single-stick CZ-10 designed for this? This avoids using the single-stage CZ-5.

CZ-10A is for launching crew and cargo capsules, not space station modules. It's payload capacity is not enough for space station modules which weigh around 23t.

 

[by78]

The latest official spec sheet on the lineup of launch vehicles from Zhongke/CAS Space.

 

[gpt]

四维高景二号03,04 (

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) was launched by CZ-2C. There are now 4 radar satellites & 3 optical ones for this EO satellites constellation.

 

[escobar]

SJ-17 recently crossed 179.9°E longitude and officially drifted into the Western Hemisphere (just barely). The satellite is now at 178.0°W longitude and has rejoined the GEO belt at its new longitude. This is the furthest west (or east depending on how you look at it) China has positioned SJ-17 since it was launched on 11 Mar 2016.

 

[by78]

High-resolution images from the launch of Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and 04, which was carried out by a Long March 2C rocket. This was the 547th flight of the Long March series. Just hours after their launch, the satellites have already beamed back first images.

 

[by78]

Suzhou Sanyuan Aerospace Technology Co. (苏州三垣航天科技有限公) is preparing to launch its Xiyuan-0 (西垣0号) satellite in the first half of next year. The satellite will be used to deploy and test a flexible robotic arm being developed to capture and de-orbit retired satellites.

 

[by78]

An illustration from a patent (submitted by the Central South University) that I haven't been able to locate. It's a new sampling device that uses high-power microwave to break apart hard rock formations and then collects the pieces into a sample container. It overcomes the limitations of mechanical drill systems due to their high power demand and high wear on its mechanical systems.