The Chang'e-5 team won the Lawrence Team Award!
On October 1st, during the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, scientists including the President of the International Academy of Astronautics, Schumacher, presented the Lawrence Team Award to the Chinese Chang'e-5 team. Hu Hao, the chief designer of Chang'e-5, and other team representatives attended the award ceremony and announced that the lunar research samples of Chang'e-5 will soon be open for international application. We welcome scientists from all countries to study together and share their achievements.
Chang'e-8 is scheduled to launch around 2028
On October 2nd, during the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the National Space Administration (NASA) announced the international cooperation opportunities for the Chang'e-8 mission.
As an important task of the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project, Chang'e-8 is planned to be launched around 2028. It will carry out exploration and research on multiple physical fields and regional geological profiles of the moon, ground-based observation and research on the moon, in-situ sample analysis and resource utilization on the moon, and experiments and research on small enclosed terrestrial ecosystems on the lunar surface. Together with Chang'e-7 and others, it will form the basic type of lunar research station.
China's lunar exploration project adheres to the principles of 'equality, mutual benefit, peaceful utilization, and win-win cooperation', opens up international cooperation opportunities for Chang'e-8 to the international community, welcomes countries and international organizations to join, and carries out task level, system level, and single machine level cooperation to jointly achieve more major original scientific discoveries and promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
The international cooperation of the Chang'e-8 mission will give priority to task level cooperation with the ability to carry out inter vehicle interaction and joint exploration, lunar robots with basic lunar operation capabilities, as well as other complementary scientific payloads and strong scientific innovation cooperation projects. The Chang'e-8 lander is open to 200kg payload resources, with independent modules weighing no more than 100kg, for conducting system level and single machine level cooperative projects. The deadline for submitting the letter of intent for international cooperation projects on the Chang'e-8 mission is December 31, 2023. The preliminary selection is planned to be completed in April 2024, and the final selection will be completed in September to confirm the cooperation project. The official website of the National Space Administration will release relevant explanations.
Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site No.1 Launch Station Completed Tower Crane Base Lifting
On October 2nd, the No.1 launch station at Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site completed the lifting of the tower crane base.
It is understood that the base of the tower crane at the top of the fixed service tower is 9.4 meters long, 6.4 meters wide, and weighs 49 tons. Due to its large weight, length, and width, the lifting difficulty is high, especially with its large horizontal area, making it difficult to maintain balance in windy weather. It requires close cooperation between ground workers, workers at the top of the service tower, and crane operators. Subsequently, equipment such as the boom, slewing ring, and locking device will be installed gradually.
Zhongke Aerospace has officially become a member of the International Astronautical Federation, appearing at the 74th International Astronautical Congress and delivering an academic speech
On the morning of October 2nd, the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), hosted by the International Astronautical Federation and hosted by the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, opened at the Aliyev Cultural Center in Baku, Azerbaijan. As a backbone of China's commercial aerospace industry, Zhongke Aerospace was invited to showcase its core product, the Lijian series of carrier rockets, at the exhibition. Several young technical experts from the company attended the conference and delivered academic speeches, showcasing the innovative development achievements in China's commercial aerospace rocket field to the attending guests.
In the afternoon of that day, with the approval of all members of the International Astronautical Federation, Zhongke Aerospace officially became a member of the International Astronautical Federation, working together with peers from various countries to promote the development of aerospace technology. This is China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's first appearance at the International Astronautical Congress, which has received widespread attention from space agencies, international organizations, and major media outlets around the world.
China Successfully Launches Remote Sensing Satellite No. 39
At 8:24 am Beijing time on October 5, 2023, China successfully launched the Remote Sensing 39 satellite into orbit using the Long March-2D carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, and the launch mission was a complete success.
This mission is the 490th flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: to promote the reform of satellite Internet business access system step by step and stage by stage
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on October 7th, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has drafted the 'Opinions on Innovating the Management and Optimizing the Business Environment of the Information and Communication Industry (Draft for Comments)' and is now publicly soliciting opinions from the public.
The Opinions clearly stated that it is necessary to comprehensively promote the opening of telecommunications business to private capital, increase support for private enterprises to participate in mobile communication resale and other business and service innovation, promote the reform of satellite Internet business access system step by step and stage by stage, and constantly expand the channels and scope for private enterprises to participate in telecommunications business.
The Opinion points out the need to build a regulatory capacity that does not disturb. Promote the iterative upgrading of existing technological regulatory capabilities, build a comprehensive supervision platform for key telecommunications business big data, improve the online verification system for telecommunications equipment network access permits, strengthen the online monitoring and analysis, investigation and evidence collection capabilities for business compliance and operation, and improve the 'network management network' technical regulatory system. Accelerate the exploration of new technologies such as big data, blockchain, and artificial intelligence in regulatory applications, promote remote and online regulatory methods in daily supervision and inspection, and reduce the impact of regulatory activities on the daily operation of enterprises.
Successful in orbit verification of China's spaceborne optical switching technology
On August 10, the 'Xiguang No.1' series of five satellites were launched in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center by the 'Ceres No.1' remote seven carrier rocket. The on-board optical switch independently developed by Xi'an Institute of Optics and Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, was carried off as one of the important loads, carrying out the first space verification of high-speed optical switching technology in China.
In early October, it was reported that multiple technical verification tests on the payload were successfully started and carried out as scheduled. Ground test results showed that the various functions of the onboard optical switch were normal, the hyperspectral image information was complete, and after ground analysis, it reached the level of 'zero error code' and 'zero packet loss', achieving all established goals. The high-speed optical switch technology in orbit test was a complete success.
Building a large capacity optical network covering the world is the only way to achieve massive user information interconnection and sharing in the future. Spaceborne optical switching technology breaks through traditional technological barriers, directly exchanging and processing optical signals in the optical domain without the need for 'optical/electrical' or 'electrical/optical' conversion, effectively solving the 'electronic speed bottleneck' problem in electrical switching processing. It has advantages such as intelligent and dynamic network resource allocation, transparent communication system and protocol, flexible network expansion, and low power consumption. It is the 'overpass' of the space 'high-speed information highway network' and the core technology for processing massive spatial data allocation and forwarding. The success of this experiment is another important on-board application in the high-speed space laser communication field of Xi'an Institute of Optics and Mechanics, following the in orbit verification of interstellar laser communication technology on May 20, 2022. It once again solidifies the core technology reserves and equipment support for China's future space high-capacity optical network construction. The level of 'zero error code' and 'zero packet loss' has achieved all established goals, and the in orbit test of high-speed optical switching technology has achieved complete success.
China has achieved exclusive and independent completion of high-speed image transmission experiments for commercial application of satellite ground laser for the first time
Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. (Changguang Satellite) has successfully conducted high-speed image transmission experiments on satellite ground laser communication with the MF02A04 satellite laser terminal of the Jilin No.1 constellation, using a self-developed vehicle mounted laser communication ground station. This marks that Changguang Satellite has successfully achieved the engineering of the entire business chain of satellite ground laser high-speed image transmission, and its engineering application capabilities have reached the international advanced level. This is also the first time that China has independently completed the commercial application of satellite ground laser high-speed image transmission experiments.
Tianbing Technology TH-12 Engine Batch Inspection and Test Run Successfully Completed
In early October, Tianbing Technology successfully completed batch product inspection and testing of the 110 ton thrust liquid oxygen kerosene rocket engine 'Tianhuo 12' (referred to as TH-12) developed in conjunction with the large liquid carrier rocket Tianlong 3. The test product for this test was in the state of the Tianlong 3 rocket's remote flight product. The test was conducted under rated flight conditions and underwent process verification and testing for 50 seconds according to the flight profile and inlet conditions. The single inspection test lasted for 200 seconds, with a cumulative working time of 450 seconds. During the test process, the engine started quickly, worked smoothly, and shut down normally.
The successful test drive proves that the TH-12 rocket engine has fully demonstrated and broken through all key technologies used for the first time in China, including cold air multiple start technology, self ignition technology, combustion instability suppression technology, ultra large thrust chamber stainless steel 3D printing manufacturing technology, and turbine disk thermal component 3D printing technology. It has opened a new chapter for China's commercial aerospace engines to reach the hundred ton level.
The 80L carbon fiber composite high-pressure gas cylinder of the Lijian 2 carrier rocket has completed the acceptance and appraisal level vibration tests
In early October, the 80L carbon fiber composite high-pressure gas cylinder used in the Zhongke Aerospace Medium Liquid Launch Vehicle Lijian 2 completed the acceptance and appraisal level vibration tests. Verified the adaptability of the mechanical environment and the reliability of the sealing structure of the gas cylinder under the working condition of 35MPa, laying a solid foundation for subsequent liquid rocket verification tests such as pipeline vibration tests and gas cylinder inflation and deflation tests.
The 80L carbon fiber composite high-pressure gas cylinder uses T800, which has higher tensile strength, instead of T700. With the same strength, the carbon fiber winding layer is fewer and the weight is lighter. Compared with traditional solutions, a single gas cylinder reduces weight by about 5.6kg, and the full rocket carrying capacity is increased by 78kg.
This experiment has fully verified the mechanical environment adaptability and sealing structure reliability of the 80L carbon fiber composite high-pressure gas cylinder used in the Lijian II liquid carrier rocket. The successful completion of the experiment means that the development work of the gas cylinder and its sealing structure is basically completed.
The static bottom-up failure test of the first stage liquid oxygen storage tank of the Lijian 2 liquid carrier rocket has been successfully completed
In early October, the static axial compression bearing test of the Lijian II liquid carrier rocket storage tank was successfully completed using a diameter of 3350mm light cylinder storage tank made of 5A06 material. The test verified the feasibility of selecting the 5A06 material process for the Lijian II liquid carrier rocket storage tank and the rationality of selecting the light cylinder shell structure.
In this experiment, a 2000t self balancing loading system was used to conduct axial compression static tests. The upper and lower sections of the test piece were connected to the test platform through boundary fixtures, and 16 150T oil cylinders were synchronously loaded. The loading accuracy was controlled to be better than 1% FS. The uniformity of loading on the test piece was ensured through the constraints of the self balancing loading system and fixtures. This experiment is a destructive test aimed at understanding the bearing capacity of the storage tank, optimizing the design, and continuously improving structural efficiency.
This experiment has fully verified the feasibility of using 5A06 material for the storage tank of Lijian II carrier rocket and the feasibility of the light tube shell structure. The successful completion of the experiment means that the selection of materials and structural form for the storage tank of Lijian II carrier rocket have been basically completed. The storage box took a total of 8 days from material requisition to completion of testing, fully verifying the fast manufacturing characteristics of the 5A06 cylindrical storage box.
China has successfully launched Yunhai-1 04 satellite
At 08:54 Beijing time on October 15, 2023, China successfully launched the Yunhai-1 04 satellite into orbit using the Long March-2D carrier rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, and the launch mission was a complete success. This satellite is mainly used for tasks such as atmospheric and marine environmental element detection, space environment detection, disaster prevention and reduction, and scientific experiments.
This mission is the 491st flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
The Third China Space Science Conference Opened in Deqing, Zhejiang
On October 15, 2023, the Third China Space Science Conference opened in Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province. The conference revolves around the theme of 'innovation leading, data-driven, and striving to achieve high-quality development of space science', exchanging and discussing the latest progress, major achievements, cutting-edge trends, and development trends in the field of space science, promoting interdisciplinary integration, and promoting the rapid development of space science and technology in China. The conference lasts for four days. The conference has set up 13 special invited presentations, 1 international space science forum, 41 academic sub forums, and thematic forums. More than 200 research institutes, universities, enterprises from 27 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as well as more than 1000 experts and scholars from national and provincial key laboratories and other institutions, attended the exchange.
China Aerospace Appears at the International Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information Exhibition
In mid October, the 29th Germany International Surveying and Geoinformation Exhibition was grandly opened at the Berlin Exhibition Center in Germany. As a professional company in the development of remote sensing satellite application industry by Aerospace Science and Technology Group, China 4D successfully appeared at the event with the new generation commercial remote sensing satellite system and industry application solutions of China 4D. It once again demonstrated the data service capabilities of China 4D's new generation commercial remote sensing satellite system to global customers and demonstrated its application service capabilities in agriculture, water conservancy, natural resources and other fields on site.
China's first multi baseline interferometric SAR global surveying system successfully applied in orbit
The Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system carried by China's 'Hongtu 1' commercial remote sensing satellite and developed by the National Academy of Aeronautics and Astronautics has obtained high-precision terrain mapping data products from satellite borne single navigation multi baseline interferometric SAR for the first time internationally. This marks the successful in orbit application of China's first multi baseline interferometric SAR global surveying system. On March 30th this year, the 'Hongtu 1' commercial remote sensing satellite was successfully launched, and its SAR system consists of four satellites, one main and three auxiliary, forming a vehicle wheel interference formation. The system can obtain 4 sets of observation data and 6 effective surveying baselines in one flight. Through joint processing of spatial multi baseline interferometric data, it effectively solves the problem of high-precision elevation reconstruction in various complex terrain areas such as steep slopes and cliffs, greatly improving the accuracy and efficiency of elevation measurement.
National Space Administration and Pakistan Space and Exoatmospheric Research Committee sign a memorandum of cooperation in the field of space
On October 18th, witnessed by Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Kakar of Pakistan, Zhang Kejian and Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin Haq signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the National Space Administration of China and the Pakistan Space and Exoatmospheric Research Committee on Cooperation with the International Lunar Research Station, marking Pakistan's official accession to the International Lunar Research Station program. The Memorandum of Understanding stipulates that both parties will engage in extensive and in-depth cooperation in the demonstration, engineering implementation, operation, and application of the International Lunar Research Station, and establish an expert working group. The areas of cooperation include joint demonstration of scientific objectives, joint design and development, scientific payload carrying, scientific and technological experiments, data sharing and analysis, education and training, etc. On the same day, the two sides also signed a memorandum of understanding between the National Space Administration of China and the Pakistan Space and Exoatmospheric Research Committee on cooperation in space debris and space traffic management.
China and Pakistan have a long history of cooperation in the aerospace field, with significant achievements in space science, space technology, and space applications, making important contributions to the development of the all-weather strategic partnership between the two countries. The signing of relevant cooperation documents this time expresses the determination of both sides to further strengthen cooperation and jointly explore outer space.
Aerospace Science and Technology Group launches six solid rocket engines
On October 20th, the Fourth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd. held the establishment and product launch event of Xi'an Aerospace Commercial Rocket Power Technology Co., Ltd., which is known for its 'Magnificent Power and Dream Carrying Together'. Xi'an Aerospace Commercial Rocket Power Technology Co., Ltd., a commercial aerospace engine research and development manufacturer of the Fourth Academy, was established and officially released commercial aerospace solid rocket engines and their type spectra, including integral and segmented engines, marking a new era of high-quality development for China's aerospace solid power.
At the meeting, a solid rocket engine and its lineup tailored for commercial aerospace, including Type 4 integral and Type 2 segmented engines, were released. The lineup includes a series of solid rocket engines with diameters of 1.2 meters, 2 meters, 2.6 meters, and 3.5 meters, which can achieve a solar synchronous orbit carrying capacity of 200 kilograms to 4200 kilograms.
In terms of integrated solid engines, the 1.2-meter diameter engine is currently used in launch vehicles such as the Jielong 1 rocket. The 2-meter diameter series solid engine is used in China's first all solid launch vehicle, the Long March 11 rocket, and the 2.6-meter diameter solid engine is mainly used in launch vehicles such as the Jielong 3 rocket. A 500 ton thrust engine with a diameter of 3.5 meters has been successfully developed, which is currently the world's largest and most advanced integrated solid rocket engine, bringing China's large-scale integrated solid rocket engine technology to the world's leading level. In the future, the 3.5-meter series solid engine will be used in medium to large launch vehicles such as the Jielong 4.
In terms of segmented solid engines, the 2 meter/2 segment solid engine, as the new generation of medium launch vehicle Long March 6 in China, has successfully completed three launches to boost China's first solid-liquid bundled rocket. The 3m/2-stage solid engine and the 3.2m/3-stage solid engine achieved successful ground thermal testing in 2016 and 2020, respectively. The Fourth Academy will focus on the technical requirements of future large and heavy launch vehicles for large solid rocket boosters, conduct research on segmented engines with a diameter of 3.5 meters, and achieve the requirement of engine thrust of 550-1500 tons. The engines can be used as solid core stage power, as well as solid boosters for heavy launch vehicles, to enhance carrying capacity, effectively reduce system complexity, and provide more power options for China's lunar exploration, Mars exploration, and manned space missions.
China Successfully Launches Remote Sensing Satellite No. 39
At 04:03 Beijing time on October 24, 2023, China successfully launched the Remote Sensing 39 satellite into orbit using the Long March-2D carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, and the launch mission was a complete success.
This mission is the 492nd flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
The first domestically developed 3.35-meter diameter single welded tube segment flying arrow storage tank has been successfully developed
In late October, the first 3.35-meter diameter single welded tube segment flying arrow storage tank in China successfully passed hydraulic strength and airtightness tests in the 800 storage tank testing plant of the Eighth Institute, and the product performance met the design index requirements.
The flight failure of the Ceres 1 (Yao 11) carrier rocket has passed the zeroing evaluation
On October 23, 2023, Xinghe Power Aerospace Company organized a review meeting on the return to zero flight faults of the Ceres 1 (Yao 11) carrier rocket. After evaluation, the evaluation team unanimously agreed that the problem was accurately located, the mechanism was clear, the problem was reproduced, the measures taken were verified to be effective, and the analogy was completed, which can be reset to zero.
The first long-distance test run of the Deep Blue Aerospace Liquid Oxygen Kerosene Engine has been successfully completed
In late October, the reusable liquid engine 'Thunder-R1' independently developed by Deep Blue Aerospace conducted its first 420 second long range test under rated operating conditions, covering more than twice the flight time of the first stage of the reusable rocket 'Nebula 1'; The engine started and shut down normally, and the entire process worked stably. The test was a complete success, marking the entry of the Thunder-R1 engine into the series boundary, lifespan, and reliability testing stage.
Belarus and China's National Space Administration have signed a joint statement to join the International Lunar Research Station program!
On October 23, 2023, Zhang Kejian, Director of the National Space Administration of China, and Gusakov, Chairman of the Presidium of the Belarusian National Academy of Sciences, jointly signed the Joint Statement between the National Space Administration of China and the Belarusian National Academy of Sciences on Cooperation with the International Lunar Research Station, marking Belarus's official accession to the International Lunar Research Station program.
According to the joint statement, the two sides will engage in extensive and in-depth cooperation in the construction and operation of the International Lunar Research Station, including space technology applications, new materials and electronic components, and education and training for researchers and experts.
China and Belarus have a long history of space cooperation. China has developed and launched the 'White Star 1' communication satellite for Belarus, and provided scientific and educational small satellite launch services. The signing of this joint statement marks the expansion of China Belarus space cooperation from the fields of communication and remote sensing to lunar and deep space exploration, and will become a new starting point for China Belarus space cooperation. It is an important manifestation of China Belarus all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership.
The launch of Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft has achieved complete success
At 11:14 am Beijing time on October 26, 2023, the Long March 2F Yao 17 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft ignited and launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. About 10 minutes later, the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered the designated orbit. The astronauts and crew were in good condition, and the launch was a complete success.
This mission is the second manned flight mission for China's manned space engineering to enter the stage of space station application and development. It is the 30th launch mission since the implementation of the project and the 493rd flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
Three astronauts from Shenzhou-17 successfully entered the Chinese space station
After the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft entered orbit, it successfully docked with the forward port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 17:46 Beijing time on October 26, 2023. The entire docking process took about 6.5 hours.
After the successful autonomous and rapid rendezvous and docking between the manned spacecraft and the space station, the crew of Shenzhou 17 entered the orbital module from the spacecraft's return capsule. At 19:34 Beijing time on October 26, 2023, the crew of Shenzhou 16 successfully opened their 'home' and welcomed the crew of Shenzhou 17 who had come from afar to settle in the 'Heavenly Palace'. Subsequently, the two astronauts took a family photo and jointly reported safety to the people of the whole country.
Chinese scientists reveal the origin of nickel pyrite in the lunar soil of Chang'e-5
Sulfides are important accessory minerals in lunar rocks and soil, containing rich structural, chemical, and isotopic information. They are important materials for studying lunar magmatic activity and meteorite impacts. As an important sulfide, nickel pyrite often coexists with meteorite pyrite.
The scientific research team and collaborators of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, comprehensively used focused ion beam scanning electron microscope transmission electron microscope technology to carry out fine structure research on sulfides in basalt and breccia particles of lunar soil samples returned by Chang'e-5, and gained many new insights.
The mechanical appraisal and hot test assessment of the auxiliary power system of Blue Arrow Aerospace Cloud Magpie have been successfully completed
In late October, Blue Arrow Aerospace successfully completed batch product inspection and testing of the Yunque (YQ-10) auxiliary power system developed for the Zhuque series liquid carrier rocket, marking that the auxiliary power system is ready for flight delivery.
The auxiliary power system of this station first underwent mechanical environment appraisal tests to assess the adaptability to transportation, flight vibration, separation impact and other environmental conditions. The product installation structure is intact, the stress level is reasonable, and the test is qualified, indicating that the auxiliary power system can adapt to the flight mechanics environment. After the delivery of the product, a hot test was conducted to simulate the flight profile timing action, with a working time of 1200s. The system pressurization was normal, and the opening and closing actions of each nozzle were normal. The attitude control, propellant sinking, and final velocity correction functions were also normal. The system parameters were coordinated, and all performance indicators met the design requirements, indicating that the design quality of the auxiliary power system meets the flight requirements and the batch production quality is controlled.
The new type of rocket 'XLV' from the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation will make its first flight at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site
On the afternoon of October 27th, Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the Eighth Research Institute of China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Eighth Institute), exchanged launch plans and processes, and clarified urgent coordination issues regarding the new rocket, the 'XLV model rocket', which will make its maiden flight at the second launch station of Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site.
The Eighth Academy provided a detailed introduction on rocket launch requirements, research and development progress, rocket launch process, and key concerns for the first flight, and proposed issues that need to be coordinated and resolved in subsequent work. Mao Chengyuan suggested that both sides work together to establish a special working group to coordinate and advance the key issues of the first flight, improve the coordination of rocket interface details, and ensure that the first flight is flawless. The attendees had in-depth discussions on how to quickly determine the work number, testing process, and division of responsibilities for the two major systems of the launch site and rocket, as well as the XLV model rocket joint training and first launch mission support.
Tianbing Technology Rocket Assembly Plant officially relocated to Zhangjiagang
In late October, the Tianlong 2 Yao 2 full rocket developed by Tianbing Technology departed from Tianjin and successfully arrived at Zhangjiagang, marking the official relocation of Tianbing Technology's rocket assembly plant in Tianjin to Zhangjiagang. Tianbing Technology's Zhangjiagang intelligent manufacturing base is about to be fully put into use.
It is understood that the Tianlong 2 Yao 2 rocket body is divided into three parts: fairing, three sub stages, and one sub stage for transportation. The rocket body smoothly enters the base rocket transfer area and awaits subsequent assembly work.
Tianbing Technology Zhangjiagang Intelligent Manufacturing Base is expected to be fully delivered and put into use by the end of December this year. After production, it can produce 30 liquid launch vehicles and 500 rocket engines annually.
The return capsule of Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft successfully landed
At 8:11 am Beijing time on October 31, 2023, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-16 manned spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site. Medical supervision and insurance personnel on site confirmed that astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao were in good health, and the Shenzhou-16 manned flight mission was a complete success.
This mission is the first manned flight mission for China's manned space engineering to enter the stage of space station application and development. With close cooperation from the astronaut crew and ground researchers, multiple space science experiments have been carried out, including human factors engineering, aerospace medicine, life ecology, biotechnology, materials science, fluid physics, and aerospace technology. Significant progress has been made in the fields of space life science and human body research, microgravity physics, and new space technologies, taking an important step towards the transformation of manned space engineering from construction to application and from input to output.
The crew of Shenzhou 16 safely arrived in Beijing
The crew of astronauts who successfully completed the manned flight mission of Shenzhou 16 arrived safely in Beijing on October 31, 2023, aboard the mission plane. The leaders of the flight mission headquarters in the application and development stage of the space station welcomed them at the airport.
After arriving in Beijing, three astronauts will enter the quarantine and recovery period, undergo comprehensive medical examinations and health assessments, and arrange for rest. Afterwards, there will be a collective meeting with the news media in Beijing.
