China's Space Program Thread II

[anzha]

I've not done a big post in a while. I was not sure how they were being received and this forum is meant for discussion, not just dissemination of info. I'll cut this down considerably. I still saw some interesting things worth sharing:

A profile of microbial life on the CSS has been created:

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Infinastro (space logistics company) got a funding round, angel is very, very early though:

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China's exploration roadmap is pretty dang cool:

• Tianwen-3 Mars sample return (2028)
• Tianwen-4 Jupiter and Callisto orbiter (2029)
• Habitable Environments Simulator (2030)
• Venus atmospheric sampler return (2033)
• Mars Science Station (2038)
• Neptune orbiter mission (2039)

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How Chinese engineers saved the lunar space probes:

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Lunar Research:

How much water is on the far side of the moon?

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[escobar]

Not sure how credible this is, but we already were suspecting GW constellation to have some classified reconnaissance and target tracking capabilities

Intelligence provided to Taiwan by an undisclosed allied country indicated that these CCG vessels were validating functionalities of China’s Guo Wang, or “state network,” satellite constellation. Guo Wang designates targets for DF-21/DF-26 ballistic missiles supporting future PLA rocket force strikes against both Taiwan and US allied forces operating in the Western Pacific

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[GulfLander]

Not sure how credible this is, but we already were suspecting GW constellation to have some classified reconnaissance and target tracking capabilities

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How they know tho?

 

[Asug]

Congratulations on the successful launch of Shengzhou-20!
During the launch, Chinese astronauts salute. Who knows if this tradition began with Yang Liwei's flight or appeared later?

 

[cxdfvzsa123]

Congratulations on the successful launch of Shengzhou-20!
During the launch, Chinese astronauts salute. Who knows if this tradition began with Yang Liwei's flight or appeared later?View attachment 150608

Yang Liwei saluted at T-minus seven seconds during the launch countdown.

 

[by78]

High-resolution images from the successful Shenzhou-20 launch earlier today.

 

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High-resolution images of Long March 5B Y7 being transferred to launchpad.

 

[by78]

High-resolution images of LandSpace's TQ-12B engines and Zhuque-3 launch vehicle.