🚀 China's XZY-1 Rocket Blazes Through Successful Engine Test!
What's up, space enthusiasts! China just rocked the cosmos with its XZY-1 verification rocket smashing a successful static firing test on December 5 at the Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port in Shandong Province. Talk about shooting for the stars! 🌟
The brainchild behind this stellar feat is Beijing Jianyuan Technology Co., Ltd., also known as Space Epoch. They've crafted China's first medium-lift launch vehicle that's not only rocking a sleek stainless steel body but is also powered by eco-friendly liquid oxygen-methane engines. And get this: it's recoverable after a splashdown in the ocean! 🌊 How cool is that?
The test was lit—literally! 🔥 The rocket's 70-tonne-class engine fired up for a full 20 seconds, running like clockwork and proving it's ready for the next big adventure. This successful test confirms that the entire rocket system is on point and gives a thumbs-up to Space Epoch's own test stand, equipped with an elevated steel structure and a water-cooled flow guide. 💯
With these sky-high achievements, China's space game is leveling up! Can't wait to see what's next on this interstellar journey. Keep your eyes peeled, because the future is now, and it's heading straight for the stars! ✨
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China conducts static firing test of XZY-1 verification rocket
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