China's Space Program News Thread

[Gloire_bb]

Triumph of Robert Goddard's idea over 100 years ago. Another case of what seemed like science fiction becoming reality with NASA and now China Space.

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They're reality in hundreds of working pieces since early 1970s.

 

[Hendrik_2000]

Multi direction refueeling between Tiangong and Tianzhou
China Aerospace - Day One completed the second rendezvous and docking: the consolidation of spacecraft multi-directional space rendezvous technology

 

[Hendrik_2000]

The biggest GEO satellite ever built in China, SJ-18, will be launched on July 2nd aboard the 2nd CZ-5 launcher.

 

[Jiang ZeminFanboy]

I am worried about China space program, i don't know why Chinese space agency budget is so low, comparing with NASA.
In my opinion, China needs to ramp up expenditures, because of SpaceX crazy speed of development.
Today SpaceX again was succesful.

 

[antiterror13]

I am worried about China space program, i don't know why Chinese space agency budget is so low, comparing with NASA.
In my opinion, China needs to ramp up expenditures, because of SpaceX crazy speed of development.
Today SpaceX again was succesful.

don't worry ... it should be totally fine

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[davidau]

..China's Long March 5 (LM5 or CZ 5) (known passionately as the 'Fat 5') will send aloft the heaviest satellite (SJ 18)between 2July to 5 July at Wencheng Space Port in Hainan Island..
..this is the prelude of testing of various technologies in orbit validation work for Dongfanhong 5 new satellite platform...

..first successful lunch of CZ 5...

..5 May after the rocket arrived the Wenchang Space Launch Site, assembly and various technical and preparation works were carried out to ensure a second successful flight..

 

[Hendrik_2000]

Yup in couple more days they will launch the heaviest satellite ever. To commemorate this event the CCTV produced this amazing video showing the step by step transshipment of the rocket component from Tianjing to Wenchang bypassing the shortcoming of ground transport allowing it to ship bigger rocket. Beautiful shots and music.Stunning really. It evoke pride in China and her accomplishment

 

[davidau]

...further to # 4318..CZ 5, 'Fat 5' will send SJ 18 satellite into a designated orbit on 2 July (tomorrow)

ready for 2 July launch...

 

[Quickie]

Long March 5 counting for launch.

 

[antiterror13]

Streaming live on youtube ... right now!!!