China is shooting for the stars! 🌟 On Sunday, the Chinese mainland pulled off something epic, successfully completing three ignition tests for liquid oxygen-kerosene rocket engines—all in a single day! Talk about rocket power! 🚀🔥
This marks the first time ever that China has tested two types of these engines back-to-back-to-back, showing off their muscle to support more frequent launches of the Long March rocket series in the near future. Imagine all the space missions this could kickstart! 🌌
The tests involved two 120-tonne and one 18-tonne liquid oxygen-kerosene rocket engines. These aren't just any tests; they're pre-delivery acceptance tests to make sure these beasts are ready for action before final assembly. Safety first, amigos! 🛡️
Rocket engine testing isn't for the faint-hearted. It involves dozens of different types of tests throughout development. But China's got it down, thanks to the team at the Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology, a part of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). They carried out these tests in Baolongyu, Xi'an City, in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
What's even cooler? This achievement boosts China's capabilities in mass-producing and delivering next-gen launch vehicle engines. In other words, get ready for more frequent and exciting space missions! 🌠
The Baolongyu facility has been going strong for 20 years, but they've kicked it up a notch. By embracing digital tech and innovation, they've slashed the prep time for these engine tests from five days to just two. Efficiency level: expert! 🏆 This means rockets can get off the ground faster than ever, keeping up with China's ambitious space goals.
Space exploration just got a whole lot more thrilling! Who's excited to see where this leads? 🙌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
