A Chinese launch company has set a target for the first launch of its liquid-propelled rocket Kinetic-2 in August 2025.
CAS Space (formally known as Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Company) has already Kinetica-1 (Lijan-1) Solid rocket, sae Easy setup This is a national record for the number of satellites carried on a single rocket launch. But the company also plans larger, more complex liquid propellant launchers that could eventually be reused.
Kinetica-2 consists of a 174-foot (53-meter) tall, 11-foot (3.35-meter) wide core stage and two side boosters. Said Chinese media on January 12th. It uses kerosene and liquid oxygen as propellants and can carry a payload of 17,200 pounds (7,800 kilograms) into sun-synchronous orbit or a payload of 26,450 pounds (12,000 kilograms) into sun-synchronous orbit. low earth orbit.
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The initial launches of Kinetica-2 will carry an experimental payload for reusability development, the company said. The plan is to develop core stage and booster reusability in stages by 2028.
CAS Space is already working on the research and development efforts needed to make it reusable. rocket. Last April, the company tested takeoff and landing. jet powered prototype to test the guidance, navigation, and control systems, as well as the software and communications needed to accomplish such a feat.
There was a discussion about concept art related to Kinetica-2. The answer is yes. We will develop reusability into Kinetica-2 in steady steps. Kinetica-2 is scheduled to debut in August 2025. Milestones towards first stage reusability are planned by 2028. Details are below. pic.twitter.com/ZPNgDl9JGzJanuary 12, 2024
CAS Space was registered in December 2018. It is a spin-off from the state-run Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The company has not launched any major civilian or military missions in China and needs to forge its own commercial future.
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The company will face competition in China from commercial companies such as: land, iSpace, space pioneer, galactic energy and orien space.