China's Space Program Thread II

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Chang'e-6 is scheduled to be launched on May 3rd.

 

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More high-resolution images of Shenzhou-17 crew return.

 

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Another image of the new Yuanwang space tracking ship.

 

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Chinese space station transiting the sun.

 

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Chinese satellites are breaking the US 'monopoly' on long-range targeting

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Nice infographics on the Chang'e-6 mission, whose launch is imminent.

 

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(Continued from above...)

More slides from LandSpace:
– Three launches of an improved Zhuque-2 variant are planned for second half of 2024.
– Zhuque-3 is in late stage of development. Final assembly will be complete in the first half of 2025, with first flight planned for later that year.

Zhuque-3 specs:
– Diameter: 4.5m
– Length: 76.6m
– Take-off mass: 660 tons
– Take-off thrust: 900 tons
– Capacity (expendable): 21.3 tons
– Capacity (with recovery): 18.3 tons
– Fuel: LOX/Methane
– Grid rudders: four
– Landing legs: four

According to LandSpace CEO, three launches of the Zhuque-3 are planned for next year, and its 1st-stage re-usability will be demonstrated/achieved.

 

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According to LandSpace CEO, three launches of the Zhuque-3 are planned for next year, and its 1st-stage re-usability will be demonstrated/achieved.

Do we know whose satellites they are carrying?

 

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Do we know whose satellites they are carrying?

I'm not sure if they will carry any payload other than dead weights.