China's Space Program Thread II

[Dante80]

A new Dongfang Hour video with some condensed information on LM-9, after the latest redesign info came forward.

 

[siegecrossbow]

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[by78]

Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft has de-coupled from the Chinese space station, freeing up the docking point for the upcoming Tianzhou-6, which is scheduled to launch around May 10th.

 

[by78]

Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the first flight of the Long March 5B.

 

[by78]

Various conceptual designs and prototypes of hexabots for martian and lunar surface exploration.

 

[by78]

 

[siegecrossbow]

Various conceptual designs and prototypes of hexabots for martian and lunar surface exploration.

Looks kinda similar to the monster from the crappy Apollo 18 horror movie.

 

[luosifen]

Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft has de-coupled from the Chinese space station, freeing up the docking point for the upcoming Tianzhou-6, which is scheduled to launch around May 10th.

If you want video of the event:

 

[by78]

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indicates that a combined cycle engine (RBCC? TBCC? TRCC?) intended for single-stage-to-orbit spaceplanes will make its first test flight later this year. The engine has apparently completed various ground-based component and full-system tests, including successfully switching propulsion modes.

The images below show the rather youthful design team.

 

[pipaster]

This was discussed earlier, but the video shows the construction ongoing for the future commercial launch complex in Hainan. First launch expected in June 24.