China's Space Program Thread II

[by78]

The latest image of the Hainan Commercial Spaceport, with her now operational launchpad no. 1 and no. 2.

 

[by78]

China has unveiled her plans for a new solar observatory (in polar orbit) at an UN event.

 

[by78]

Zhongke/CAS Space has completed static load testing on Lijian-2's 1st-stage liquid oxygen tank.

Lijian-2's transporter erector launcher (TEL) has been photographed.

 

[escobar]

China launched the first GEOSAR satellite in the world.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1690570684475600896

CSST published the paper, System design and key technologies of No.4 land exploration satellite 01:

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[escobar]

according to this, Long March 8A launched 2nd batch of GW satellites into space.

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9 sats, 865 km, 50°

 

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There are two types of platforms in the GW LEO constellation. Apparently LM-8A launched the smaller one this time :

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The research and development team also implemented a shared platform design. According to the functions and scale differences of each satellite, two platforms, large and small, were designed. The appropriate platform was selected according to the characteristics of the satellite, and the platform can be switched freely and seamlessly to fully realize technical and economic integration.

 

[huemens]

Lunar Spacesuit is named "WangYu" and Manned lunar rover is named "TanSuo"

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我国载人登月任务名称— —
月面着陆器“揽月”
登月飞船“梦舟Y”
月面舱外航天服“望宇”
载人月球车“探索”

 

[pipaster]

Lunar Spacesuit is named "WangYu" and Manned lunar rover is named "TanSuo"

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Public relations video highlighting the above naming, the significance of the names and where the projects are at in terms of development.

 

[by78]

A nice image of the first Long March 8A in the assembly hall.

 

[by78]

A hot test run on four YF-100K engines (staged in parallel) was carried out successfully. The total thrust exceeded 500 tons, which is the highest China has ever attempted in a hot test run. The test verified the first stage performance of the Long March 12 launch vehicle, which is scheduled to fly for the first time later this year.

YF-100K development continues apace. The engine has conducted its first hot test run of 2025.