China's Space Program News Thread

[by78]

LandSpace has successfully completed static tests on its ZQ-2 rocket. The first launch is expected this year. ZQ-2 is powered by LOX/Methane.

 

[by78]

Some high-resolution images of the new 3.2m-diameter solid rocket motor for future manned flight and deep space exploration.

One more image.

 

[by78]

Beijing based private launch vehicle company i-Space/Space Honor/Interstellar Glory/StarCraft Glory/Interstellar Glory Space Technology has completed the production and acceptance of the load-bearing structures for the Hyperbola-2 reusable rocket.

P.S. This company seriously needs to settle on one name and stick to it.

 

[ZeEa5KPul]

Some high-resolution images of the new 3.2m-diameter solid rocket motor for future manned flight and deep space exploration.

Is this new engine relevant for ICBMs? Probably too big to mount on a truck or put in a submarine, but how about a silo-based missile? Is there anything like that China's developing or is it just siloing DF-41s?

 

[by78]

Is this new engine relevant for ICBMs? Probably too big to mount on a truck or put in a submarine, but how about a silo-based missile? Is there anything like that China's developing or is it just siloing DF-41s?

I don't know the answer to that. The technology is dual-use, but as to whether the engineering that specifically goes into this engine is transferrable to a future ICBM, that I have no idea.

 

[j17wang]

Is this new engine relevant for ICBMs? Probably too big to mount on a truck or put in a submarine, but how about a silo-based missile? Is there anything like that China's developing or is it just siloing DF-41s?

Isn't DF-41 already the world's longest ICBM? I dont think china will be active in developing ICBM technology anymore, maybe more hypersonic glide vehicles. Its the same with the US, neither are really developing "new" ICBMs, just trying to make existing ones more economical.

Only thing left from missile tech is probably to stretch the range of SLBMs to DF-41 as well.

 

[siegecrossbow]

One thing I like about the private firms is just how transparent they are. They provide image updates and even videos every step of the way.

 

[Xizor]

Isn't DF-41 already the world's longest ICBM? I dont think china will be active in developing ICBM technology anymore, maybe more hypersonic glide vehicles. Its the same with the US, neither are really developing "new" ICBMs, just trying to make existing ones more economical.

Only thing left from missile tech is probably to stretch the range of SLBMs to DF-41 as well.

Well, the Russians seem to think otherwise.
They keep on increasing the Warhead capacity as well as range of their ICBMs ( atleast has plans for it).
RS-28 Sarmat with HGVs, 15 Mirvs, Global strike range ( Latin America).

 

[PiSigma]

Beijing based private launch vehicle company i-Space/Space Honor/Interstellar Glory/StarCraft Glory/Interstellar Glory Space Technology has completed the production and acceptance of the load-bearing structures for the Hyperbola-2 reusable rocket.

P.S. This company seriously needs to settle on one name and stick to it.

You sure this is a Chinese company? I see an American flag in that last photo.....

 

[sinophilia]

You sure this is a Chinese company? I see an American flag in that last photo.....

Yea that last photo is of a Falcon Heavy booster...