China successfully launched Fengyun-3 06 satellite
At 11:47 am on August 3, 2023, China successfully launched the Fengyun-3-06 satellite into orbit using the Long March-4C carrier rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, and the launch mission was a complete success.
This mission is the 481st flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
Release of Level 0 scientific data for the first batch of international cooperative payloads of Chang'e-4
On August 5, 2023, the ground application system of the lunar exploration project publicly released the first batch of international cooperative payload level 0 scientific data of Chang'e-4. The data released this time is provided by the ground application system, including 2659.9MB of scientific data obtained from two international cooperative scientific payloads carried on the Chang'e-4 lander and rover (Yutu 2 lunar rover) during the first to 53rd lunar days.
China has successfully launched the Environmental Disaster Reduction II 06 satellite
At 6:53 am on August 9, 2023, China successfully launched the Environmental Disaster Reduction No.2 06 satellite into orbit using the Long March-2C carrier rocket at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite was successfully placed into the designated orbit and the launch mission was a complete success.
This mission is the 482nd flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
The successful launch of the Ceres 1 Y7 carrier rocket
At 12:03 am on August 10, 2023, the Gu Shen Xing 1 Yao 7 carrier rocket was successfully launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China, successfully sending seven satellites, including Xi Guang Yi 01, into the designated orbit. The launch mission was a complete success.
This mission is the 7th flight of the Ceres I carrier rocket.
The first vertical test bench for the Thunder-R1 engine of Deep Blue Aerospace successfully completed a 120 second full test run
On August 10, 2023, the reusable liquid oxygen kerosene engine 'Thunder-R1' independently developed by Deep Blue Aerospace conducted a 120 second overall test at the new vertical test bench of Deep Blue Aerospace. The engine started normally, the working conditions were stable, and the shutdown was smooth. The successful completion of this test drive will accelerate the series of tests such as the three ignition and operating condition deviation of the Thunder-R1 engine, as well as the high-altitude vertical recovery flight test process of the first stage of the Nebula 1 rocket. This test also signifies that the new vertical test bench has the ability to conduct long-distance engine development tests.
China has successfully launched the Land Exploration 4 01 satellite
At 01:26 on August 13, 2023, China successfully launched the Land Exploration 4-01 satellite into orbit using the Long March 3B carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, and the launch mission was a complete success. This satellite is mainly used to provide remote sensing information services.
This mission is the 483rd flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
China has successfully launched the Hede III A~E satellites
On August 14, 2023, at 13:32, China launched five satellites, including Hede 3A~E, into space using the Kuaishou 1A carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The satellites were successfully placed into the designated orbit and the launch mission was a complete success. This satellite is mainly used to provide commercial remote sensing services.
This mission is the 27th flight of the Kuaishou series carrier rocket.
The first high-pressure liquid hydrogen pump and high-pressure vaporizer test in China has achieved complete success
In early August, the 101st Institute of the Sixth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology Group successfully carried out the real medium test of the first 70MPa level liquid hydrogen pump in China. The highest output pressure of the test reached 88MPa, verifying the continuous operating conditions of the entire liquid hydrogen pump at a flow rate of 600L/h, filling the gap in the field of high-pressure liquid hydrogen testing in China.
The first three start test of the Deep Blue Aerospace Liquid Oxygen Kerosene Engine in China has been successfully completed
On August 15, 2023, the three start test of the liquid oxygen kerosene engine 'Thunder-R1' paired with the Deep Blue Space liquid carrier rocket 'Nebula-1' was successfully completed, marking the first time in China that the three start test of the liquid oxygen kerosene engine has been completed. On the basis of last year's second start, this experiment further verified the robustness of the design of the 'Thunder-R1' engine's multiple start scheme and the reliability of the product, laying a more solid power foundation for the technological breakthrough of the 'Nebula 1' carrier rocket in orbit and recovery.
During the test run, the engine was ignited, started, and shut down three times according to the predetermined program. The consistency of the three ignition start sequences was good, and the measurement parameters were complete and accurate. All indicators met the design requirements, meeting the needs of the 'Nebula 1' carrier rocket's orbital insertion and first stage recovery flight action.
The thrust chamber of Tianhui Aerospace's 'Xiaolong-1' engine has successfully undergone two consecutive ignition tests under different operating conditions
On August 13th and 15th, Tianhui Aerospace conducted two successful ignition tests on the thrust chamber of the 'Xiaolong-1' staged combustion and extraction cycle engine at the Tongchuan Test Base, both under different operating conditions.
The introduction meeting on the application and development of manned space engineering space was successfully held in Beijing
In the afternoon of August 18, 2023, a briefing on space applications and development of the manned space program was held at the Space Applications Engineering and Technology Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The meeting focused on the achievements made in space science, space applications and space technology since the establishment and implementation of the manned space program, especially during the construction of the space station, as well as the future development prospects. Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson for manned space engineering and deputy director of the office, Li Yinghui, deputy chief designer of astronaut systems, Wang Qiang, deputy commander of space application systems, and Guo Pei, deputy project manager in the field of aerospace technology testing at the Fifth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology Group, respectively introduced the relevant situation.
The space station has arranged for the implementation of 110 space science research and application projects in orbit, involving the fields of space life science and human research, microgravity physics, and new space technologies. It has obtained nearly 100TB of raw data and sent down nearly 300 experimental samples. Some projects have achieved phased application results.
The research results of space life sciences are directly applied to biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, medical and agricultural technologies; The research achievements in microgravity fluid, combustion, and materials science have made contributions to solving the national material shortage problem and improving the production and processing technology of related products. Taking an amorphous alloy preparation method obtained in the space laboratory as an example, the related achievements have been widely applied in the mass production of components for new energy vehicles and intelligent terminal equipment.
The First Academic Exchange Conference on Space Science and Experiment of the Chinese Aerospace Society was held in Beijing
On August 19th, the first Academic Exchange Conference on Space Science and Experiment of the Chinese Aerospace Society was held in Xiangshan, Beijing.
The conference is themed 'Exploring the vast universe and developing space resources'. Wang Wei, an academician of the CAS Member and head of the Research and Development Department of China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd., served as the chairman of the meeting. Seven academicians, Wang Liheng, Du Shanyi, Bao Weimin, Li Tiebei, Gu Yidong, Zhu Rixiang and Wu Peiheng, served as the conference consultants, and 22 academicians, Zhu Shining, Zhou Jianping, Wu Weiren, Yang Mengfei, Chang Jin and Wang Chi, served as co chairmen.
China has successfully launched the Gaofen-12 04 satellite
At 01:45 on August 21, 2023, China successfully launched the Gaofen-12 04 satellite into orbit using the Long March 4C carrier rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, and the launch mission was a complete success. This satellite is mainly used in fields such as national land census, urban planning, land rights confirmation, road network design, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention and reduction.
This mission is the 484th flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
China Yizhong's 12 meter light alloy ring rolling mill successfully rolled in one go
On August 21st, the 12 meter light alloy ring rolling mill, manufactured by China Yizhong Group Co., Ltd., was successfully rolled in one go at Hunan Zhongchuang Kongtian New Materials Co., Ltd. The rolled 12 meter light alloy super large ring reached the expected accuracy requirements, breaking the world record for the maximum diameter of light alloy of 10 meters, laying a solid foundation for China's new large-scale transportation and deep space exploration projects.
Large diameter and ultra large diameter light alloy rings are the core components of the aerospace industry, which are related to national strategic security. The extreme manufacturing of high-quality light alloy rings limits the development of China's aerospace vehicles, while the core technology of large-scale high-end ring rolling mills for manufacturing high-quality light alloy integral rings is monopolized by developed Western countries. With the changing international situation, the import of core technologies is restricted, and the localization of high-end heavy-duty light alloy ring rolling mills has become a bottleneck that restricts the improvement of China's aerospace carrying capacity. The ring rolling equipment has the characteristics of intensive technology, complex system, and strong driving force, reflecting the development ability of the country's deep space exploration technology. It is the key to cultivating a strong strategic emerging industry and realizing the dream of becoming a manufacturing powerhouse.
The research team has achieved important results in the rolling of large-diameter thin-walled rings, large irregular shaped rings, and 'force position' compliance control. The successful rolling of 12 meter light alloy rings marks a new level in the manufacturing of China's aerospace overall rings.
The first domestic liquid oxygen kerosene engine full flight sequential three start test has been successfully completed
On August 23, 2023, the first stage flight and vertical recovery complete flight sequence (full flight sequence) of the 'Thunder-R1' liquid oxygen kerosene engine, which is matched with the 'Nebula-1' carrier rocket of Deep Blue Space, achieved complete success in three start-up whole machine tests！
This test drive is the first successful completion of a full flight timing three start test for a liquid oxygen kerosene rocket engine in China. It simulates the entire working process of the liquid engine in the real flight profile of the first stage of the 'Nebula-1' recovery and reuse carrier rocket, marking an important milestone in the ground verification stage of the 'Thunder-R1'.
The successful three ignition test of the Thunder-R1 engine during full flight timing marks a new milestone in the high-frequency and normalized testing process of Deep Blue Aerospace, and also marks a new height in the design, production, and testing capabilities of reusable liquid engines.
The successful launch of the Gu Shen Xing 1 Yao 8 carrier rocket
At 12:59 on August 25, 2023, the Gu Shen Xing 1 Yao 8 carrier rocket was successfully launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China, successfully sending the Jilin 1 Wide 02A satellite into the designated orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success.
This mission is the 8th flight of the Ceres I carrier rocket.
Zhongke Aerospace's liquid engine test bench has achieved complete success and possesses the ability to test liquid engines
On August 30, 2023, Zhongke Aerospace conducted a test run on a self-designed and constructed liquid engine test bench. The test bench engine used was a 30 ton level liquid oxygen kerosene engine independently developed by the company, and the test was a complete success. The gas supply and distribution system, propellant supply system, and measurement and control system of the test bench are all working normally during the testing process, and all performance indicators meet the requirements of the test bench task book, achieving the goal of building the bench. At the same time, the optimization plan for engine starting parameters was evaluated during this test run. The test data showed that the engine starting process was smooth, and the starting pressure peak was significantly reduced. After the test, the product was checked to be normal, providing effective data support for the subsequent development of the engine. The successful test marks the official launch of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 30 ton liquid engine test bench, laying the foundation for accelerating the development of liquid oxygen kerosene engines. This type of engine will be used in two-stage to orbit rockets, sounding rockets, reusable rockets, and space tourism.
China Successfully Launches Remote Sensing Satellite No. 39
At 15:36 on August 31, 2023, China successfully launched the Remote Sensing 39 satellite into space using the Long March 2D carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, using a one rocket three star approach. The satellite was successfully placed into the designated orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success.
This mission is the 485th flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
The successful test of the 10 ton liquid rocket engine test bench for aerospace engines
At the end of August, the 10 ton liquid rocket engine test bench of the aerospace engine was successfully tested. During the test, the engine ignited, worked stably, and shut down according to the predetermined procedure. The measurement parameters of the test conditions were complete and accurate, and all indicators met the design requirements.
This test bench has the capability of producing 10 tons or less of thrust liquid oxygen kerosene engine generators, high-pressure testing of thrust chambers, and overall testing. At the same time, it reserves the long-range testing capability of over 1000 seconds for 10 ton level liquid oxygen kerosene engines, which not only ensures the development progress of various models of aerospace engine liquid rocket engines, but also enriches the liquid power testing resources of commercial aerospace and aerospace research institutes.
