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These are the first set of close-up images of the actual Qiaolong-1 engine I have come across. Previous ones were all scale display models or were on test stands.
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These are the first set of close-up images of the actual Qiaolong-1 engine I have come across. Previous ones were all scale display models or were on test stands.
Chinadaily confirms that the CZ-10A "low altitude flight" planned before the orbital launch (and likely before the end of the year) will include a recovery test.
CCTV also confirmed it will be recovered offshore.
And it was announced that the CZ-10 static fire test article will be repurposed for test flights (either the low altitude test or the Mengzhou in flight abort) :
CCTV also confirmed it will be recovered offshore.
And it was announced that the CZ-10 static fire test article will be repurposed for test flights (either the low altitude test or the Mengzhou in flight abort) :
SAST's CZ-12A Upper stage was undergoing tests on the Space Epoch test bench/launch pad in Haiyang
9th batch of Guowang Constellation has launched.
this is the 5th batch of satellites being launched in 21 days..
A Long March 6A lifted off from Taiyuan, sending the 9th group of Guowang broadband satellites into orbit.
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on the guowang constellation, looks like wiki page here keeps track of number of satellites per launch
since they are launching more frequently now, good to remember how many they are actually launching.
Looks like each LM6A can launch 5 sats, LM8A/12 launch 9 sats. LM-5B launch 10 sats.
IDK what the rocket production rate is, but they are keeping it up. They are essentially at 50 per month at current launch rate. Which is sufficient until they get larger rockets.
IIRC, GW sats are heavier, so you can't launch as many of them per launch
since they are launching more frequently now, good to remember how many they are actually launching.
Looks like each LM6A can launch 5 sats, LM8A/12 launch 9 sats. LM-5B launch 10 sats.
IDK what the rocket production rate is, but they are keeping it up. They are essentially at 50 per month at current launch rate. Which is sufficient until they get larger rockets.
IIRC, GW sats are heavier, so you can't launch as many of them per launch
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Interstellor has successfully completed a ground verification test of the active thermal protection technology intended for its CYZ-1 sub-orbital manned spacecraft. The system calls for tens of thousands of small channels to be drilled through the spacecraft's skin. Cooling air is blown through the channels to form an insulating layer to protect the spacecraft. The test achieved a cooling efficiency of 58%, exceeding the 50% efficiency obtained through computer simulations.
An update on Interstellor's CYZ-1 sub-orbital manned spacecraft: 1) A prototype is being built; 2) A test of the landing cushions is planned for the second half of this year; 3) A zero-altitude escape test is planned for 2026.
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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.
An update on the uprated variant of the CQ-50 named CQ-90 (intended for the Pallas-2 launch vehicle). Galactic Energy has just successfully conducted a test of the engine's gas generator.
