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On CNSA –China National Space Administration    …. At Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center. Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site Phase II Project Officially Commences Joint Training..

On September 29, 2026, the main construction of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site Phase II project was completed and joint training commenced. The project includes two general-purpose medium-sized liquid launch pads, capable of providing launch services for two-stage rockets with a diameter of 5 meters or less, such as the Long March 12B. Following subsequent joint training and testing, the two launch pads are planned to achieve launch capability within the year.

It is understood that the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site Phase II project commenced construction on January 25, 2025, covering a total area of ​​over 1,100 acres. The main construction was successfully completed in just 612 days. With the gradual completion of the Phase II project, the telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) system, and the marine recovery system, the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site will have a comprehensive launch capability of over 60 launches per year, forming a closed-loop capability of “launch-TT&C-recovery. “

The second phase of the commercial launch vehicle project has begun joint launch training, finally resolving the predicament of the Long March 12 being held back by the Long March 10B in terms of launch pad space. The Wenchang Space Launch Center’s potential of 60 launches per year is beginning to take shape, including one launch per month from each of launch pads 1-4, plus sporadic missions 101/201/301. The second phase of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center project, covering a total area of ​​over 1100 acres, commenced construction on January 25, 2025.

The main construction of the project was successfully completed in just 612 days. With the second phase project, testing…

The second phase of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site project is located in Dongjiao Town, Wenchang City, adjacent to the first phase site. It officially commenced construction on January 25, 2025, covering a total area of ​​over 1,100 mu. The project mainly involves the construction of two general-purpose medium-sized liquid launch pads, No. 3 and No. 4, along with supporting facilities such as rocket assembly and testing workshops, satellite testing and fueling workshops, a commercial space command and control center, a fueling storage area, and tracking and control stations.

On September 29, 2026, the main construction of the second phase of the project was completed and joint training officially commenced. The two launch pads are scheduled to achieve launch capability within the year. It took only 612 days from the start of construction to the completion of the main structure..

Design Features and Technological Innovations

The second-phase launch site adopts the “three-horizontal” test and launch mode (horizontal assembly, horizontal testing, and horizontal transportation) of the first-phase No. 2 launch site. After the rocket is transported horizontally to the launch site, it is erected and launched by the erection device, which can significantly shorten the launch turnaround period. In principle, one rocket can be launched every three days.

The launch pads adopt a standardized design, adaptable to the launch requirements of two-stage rockets with a diameter of less than 5 meters, such as the Long March 12B. Significant reductions were made in construction: the number of lightning protection towers per launch pad was reduced from four in the first phase to three, maintaining functionality while being more economical; two launch pads share a single water tower approximately 121.4 meters high, capable of releasing a 400-cubic-meter high-pressure water curtain within 10 seconds to withstand the exhaust flame temperature of approximately 3000℃, saving costs and shortening the construction period.

Enhanced launch capability

After the second phase is put into operation, the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site will form a “two-phase, four-position” structure, increasing its annual launch capacity from the current 20-30 times to more than 60 times. Yang Tianliang, Chairman of Hainan Commercial Launch Site, revealed that after the completion of the second phase, the four positions will be able to launch 60 times per year, and it is planned to further reduce the launch price by 10% to 15% by 2027.

With the gradual completion of the second phase of the project, the telemetry, tracking and control system, and the marine recovery system, the launch site will form a closed-loop capability of “launch-telemetry, tracking and control-recovery,” and has already achieved the world’s first marine-based recovery of a carrier rocket. In addition, my country’s first reusable rocket erector has also been unveiled at the second phase site, and it is expected to conduct a first-stage reuse flight before June 2027

I. Construction Progress: Main structure completed, entering the joint training phase

• Joint training launched : On September 29, 2026, the second phase of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site project officially launched joint training, marking the transition of the project from the construction phase to the joint exercise phase of the entire system.
• Construction speed : The project started on January 25, 2025, covering a total area of ​​more than 1,100 acres. The main construction was completed in just 612 days, setting a new record for the construction of large launch sites.@lyman2…
• Year-end goal : After further joint training and testing, launch pads 3 and 4 are planned to be capable of carrying out launch missions by the end of 2026

II. Workstation Configuration: Universal design adaptable to multiple rocket types

• Launch pad type : Two new general-purpose medium and large liquid launch pads (No. 3 and No. 4) will be built in the second phase, which can provide launch services for two-stage rockets with a diameter of less than 5 meters, such as the Long March 12B.
• Launch and test mode : The two workstations adopt the “three-horizontal” launch and test mode, namely, horizontal assembly, horizontal testing and horizontal transportation of the rocket, which can significantly shorten the rocket turnaround cycle.
• Universal design : The workstation adopts a standardized design, and one workstation can be adapted to the launch requirements of different rocket models, changing the traditional “one rocket, one workstation” dedicated mode

III. Capability Leap: Building a Closed Loop for Launch, Telemetry, and Recovery

• Four-position collaboration : After the second phase is put into operation, it will form a collaborative operation pattern of four medium and large liquid launch positions with the two positions in the first phase, which will significantly improve the mission undertaking capacity
• With the gradual completion of the second phase of the project, the telemetry and control system, and the marine recovery system, the launch site will have a comprehensive launch capability of more than 60 launches per year.
• Capability closed loop : The project will form a capability closed loop of “launch-tracking and control-recovery”, providing full-chain support services for reusable rockets

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ORIENSPACE’s self-developed原力-110 “Yuanli-110” liquid oxygen-kerosene engine has successfully completed a long-range full-engine hot-fire test.

ORIENSPACE  on the month of late September 2026 recently completed a long-range hot-fire test of its 原力-110 “Yuanli-110” liquid oxygen-kerosene engine. This test involved iterative optimization of the engine’s core components and system design, with all core parameters precisely matching design expectations, thus fully testing the engine’s performance and reliability. The “Force-110” is the core propulsion system developed by VFS Global for the “Gravity-2” large reusable liquid-fueled launch vehicle. It has a sea-level thrust of 110 tons, a thrust variation range of 40%-110% across different depths, and is designed for reuse more than 20 times

The “Yuanli-110” is a 100-ton-class liquid oxygen-kerosene rocket engine independently developed by VFS Global, specifically designed for the “Gravity-2” large reusable liquid-fueled launch vehicle. It boasts a sea-level thrust of 110 tons and a vacuum thrust exceeding 120 tons, making it one of the most powerful liquid rocket engines in China’s commercial aerospace sector.

The key technological highlights of this engine include:

• Wide range of thrust adjustment capability : It can achieve thrust adjustment from 40% to 110%, just like precisely “adjusting the throttle”, providing key control for the rocket’s vertical return and landing.
• High reuse design goal : The design goal is to be reusable more than 20 times, and to significantly reduce launch costs through multiple start-ups and deep thrust variation capabilities.
• Advanced technical solution : It adopts a pump-back swing, ignition agent ignition, and nitrogen start-up scheme. The thrust chamber injector is a needle-plug injector, which can adapt to multiple starts.

In terms of R&D progress, the原力-110 “Yuanli-110” engine has undergone multiple rounds of iterative verification, from semi-system testing to full-engine hot-fire testing. The first full-engine hot-fire test was completed in Tai’an, Shandong Province in September 2025, followed by the second in November of the same year, improving the ignition method and verifying multiple start-up capabilities. In late September 2026, the engine successfully completed a long-duration full-engine hot-fire test, conducting iterative optimization of core components and system solutions. All core parameters precisely matched design expectations, marking the engine’s entry into the reliability verification stage.

The engine was developed, assembled, and manufactured entirely by EAST in Liangxi, Wuxi, with a current localization rate of 65% for its components. According to the plan, the “Force-110” will be capable of being launched into space by 2026, providing power support for the maiden flight of “Gravity-2”. In the future, the Wuxi base will have the capacity to produce 100-300 of these engines per year.

The “Yuanli-110” liquid oxygen-kerosene engine, independently developed by Dongfang Space, recently completed a long-range hot-fire test. This core power unit, designed for the reusable rocket “Gravity-2”, has now entered the reliability verification stage

I. Latest Test Drive Progress

• Long-range whole-system hot-fire test : In September 2026, Dongfang Space completed the “Yuanli-110” long-range whole-system hot-fire test. This round of testing focused on the core components.
• Test results : All core parameters precisely matched design expectations, engine performance and reliability were fully tested, and the test process was safe…
• Current stage : Multiple rounds of whole-engine testing have accumulated key data for engineering applications and technology reuse iterations. The engine has entered the reliability verification stage, laying the foundation for subsequent mass production and delivery for flight.110139

II. Core Technical Parameters

• Thrust levels : 110 tons of thrust at sea level and over 120 tons of thrust in vacuum, making it a leading performer in China’s commercial aerospace sector.
• Deep thrust variation capability : It has a wide range of deep thrust variation capability from 40% to 110%, which is like precisely “reducing the throttle” and provides key control for the rocket’s vertical return and landing.
• Reusable design : The design aims to reuse the rocket more than 20 times, which can significantly reduce the rocket’s lifespan.
• Technical solution : The system adopts a pump-back swing, ignition agent ignition, and nitrogen start-up scheme. The thrust chamber uses a needle-plug injector. The system solution is mature and reliable.371410

III. Application and Mass Production Plan

• Supporting rocket : 原力-110 “Yuanli-110” is the Gravity-2 large reusable liquid-fueled launch vehicle.
• Mass production capacity : The Wuxi base will have the capacity to produce 100 to 300 engines per year in the future, which can support 10 to 30 “Gravity 2” flight missions.
• Timeline : It is planned to have the capability to launch rockets by the end of 2026, providing power support for the maiden flight of “Gravity-2”

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At, China- People’s Republic of China- CNSA –China National Space Administration   Successfully launched  Chang Zheng – Long March 6A Y13  At using a Long March-6A carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. At 16:46 on September 24, the Long March 6A carrier rocket lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Yaogan-40 04 satellite group into its predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success.

At 16:46 this afternoon (September 24), the Long March 6A carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Yaogan-40 04 group of satellites into their predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success

The Yaogan-40 04 satellite group was developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and is mainly used for electromagnetic environment detection and related technology experiments.

Long March 6A Rocket Successfully Launches Yaogan-40 04 Satellite Group

The Long March 6A rocket is a new generation solid-liquid coupled medium-lift carrier rocket developed by the Eighth Academy of CASC. This launch

was the 670th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.

 

I. Core Information of the Launch Mission

• Launch time : 16:46 Beijing time on September 24, 2026
• Launch site : Launch Pad 9A, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
• Launch vehicle : Long March 6A (also known as Long March 6A) launch vehicle.
• Mission outcome : The satellite successfully entered its predetermined orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success.

II. Satellite Functions and Rocket Technology Characteristics

• Satellite Purpose : The Yaogan-40 04 group of satellites was developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Its main purpose is to conduct electromagnetic environment detection and related technology experiments, accumulating on-orbit data for space environment research.
• Rocket Performance : The Long March 6A rocket is a new generation of solid-liquid coupled medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, with a sun-synchronous orbit payload capacity of no less than 6.5 tons.
• Launch Capabilities : This rocket can meet diverse and intensive launch requirements, including single-satellite, multi-satellite tandem, parallel, stacked, wall-mounted, and payload launches, making it suitable for high-density launch missions
• III. Mission Milestone Significance
• Long March series record : This mission marks the 670th flight of the Long March series carrier rockets.
• Rocket model record : This is the 27th launch of the Long March 6A carrier rocket, maintaining a perfect record of 27 successful launches.

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On CNSA –China National Space Administration    …. ChangZheng  Long March 8A Carrier flight rocket …. At Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center. Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China At 21:32 on September 23, China successfully launched 26 satellites for its satellite internet constellation into their predetermined orbits using a Long March-8A carrier rocket from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. The launch mission was a complete success. The 26 satellites were developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

Satellite Internet Low Earth Orbit 26 Satellites Successfully Launch

The Long March-8A rocket, developed by the First Academy of CASC, is a two-and-a-half-stage liquid-fueled launch vehicle independently developed by China. Its core stage consists of a 3.35-meter diameter liquid oxygen/kerosene module, and its core stage consists of a 3.35-meter diameter hydrogen/oxygen module. It is equipped with two liquid boosters and uses a 5.2-meter diameter fairing, meeting the launch requirements for constellation deployment in low and medium Earth orbit.

This launch was the 669th launch of the Long March series of launch vehicles.

On the evening of September 23, 2026, the Long March 8A rocket successfully launched 26 low-Earth orbit satellites of the satellite internet into their predetermined orbits from Hainan. This marked the completion of 40 launch missions for the satellite internet network, signifying that China’s low-Earth orbit constellation has officially entered the high-frequency batch networking

 

I. Core Overview of the Launch Mission

• Launch time : 21:32 on September 23, 2026.
• Launch site : Launch pad 1 at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site.
• Launch vehicle : Long March 8A Y11 carrier rocket, developed by the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation….
• Launch payload : 26 low-Earth orbit satellites for satellite internet, developed under the overall leadership of the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology

II. Network Milestones and Historical Nodes

• StarNet Progress : To date, China StarNet has completed 40 launch missions, sending a total of 246 satellites into orbit.
• Rocket record : This is the fifth flight of the Long March 8A rocket this year, and the 669th launch of the Long March series rockets.
• Launch site record : This is the 23rd launch since the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site was established

III. Strategic Significance of Industrial Development

• Network deployment speeds up : Two batches of GW constellation satellites were launched into space within a week, marking another step forward in the large-scale networking of low-Earth orbit constellations.
• A significant leap forward : This signifies that China’s low-orbit satellite internet is transitioning from technology verification to high-frequency mass deployment.
• Infrastructure support : Provide core infrastructure support for the construction of an integrated air-space-ground communication network in the 6G era.
• Application prospects : In the future, a direct satellite communication mode for mobile phones will be launched to solve the network connectivity problem in remote areas such as oceans and deserts

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深蓝航天  Deep Blue Limited – Deep Blue Aerospace  Landspace One of sixty Chinese private space Carrier Rocket Companies in China-People’s Republic of China…  As many of sixty plus Private Rocket Deep Blue Aerospace Co., Ltd. was established in 2017. The company is mainly a high-tech aerospace enterprise that focuses on the direction of liquid recovery and reusable launch vehicles and provides users with commercial launch services. Deep Blue Aerospace Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. At the same time, the company has rocket general and liquid engine R&D centers in Yizhuang, Beijing and Xi’an, Shaanxi, respectively, and a rocket power system test base in Tongchuan, Shaanxi…..

Deep Blue Aerospace on the month of forth week September 2026  Nebula-1 Y2 Development Progress | Thunder R2.0 Thrust Jumps to 30-Ton Class, First 200-Second Long-Duration Test Successfully Completed

Recently, DeepBlue Aerospace’s independently developed needle-plug reusable liquid oxygen-kerosene engine, “Thunder R2.0,” completed its power upgrade, increasing its thrust to the 30-ton class, and successfully completed its first 200-second long-duration test. The successful test of the Thunder R2.0 engine will accelerate the improvement of DeepBlue Aerospace’s complete reusable rocket and engine product portfolio, covering multiple scenarios and mission requirements. Based on this, DeepBlue Aerospace will continue to conduct reliability growth tests on the “Thunder” series engines, laying a solid foundation for achieving low-cost, high-frequency space transportation services.

The Thunder R2.0 engine, which powers the DeepBlue Space Nebula-1 Y2 rocket, has just completed a power upgrade, boosting its thrust to 30 tons and successfully completing its first 200-second long-duration test, allowing this rocket, which has not yet made its maiden flight, to directly enter a new stage.

I. Thunder R2.0 Core Upgrade Implemented, Achieving Breakthroughs in Both Thrust and Performance

• Thrust Significantly Increased : The Thunder R2.0 engine’s measured maximum thrust is close to 30 tons, a 50% increase compared to the first-generation model.
• Key parameter optimization : Engine chamber pressure increased from approximately 8 MPa to 10 MPa, and specific impulse performance improved by 10 seconds.
• The structure has been greatly simplified : the number of valves has been reduced by about 1/3, the overall weight has been reduced by about 25%, and the engine thrust-to-weight ratio has been increased from less than 80 to more than 150; the inner wall of the thrust chamber has been upgraded from steel to copper, and the after-processing process has been simplified.2

II. 200-second long-duration test, surpassing the threshold of actual launch load.

• Test nature : This test was the first 200-second long-duration test, which is equivalent to the engine burning continuously for 3 minutes and 20 seconds, fully simulating the intensity of a real launch, rather than a short-term ignition verification.
• Significance of the test : The successful test will accelerate the improvement of DeepBlue Aerospace’s capabilities to meet the needs of multiple scenarios and missions

The Nebula-1 is a medium-sized liquid-fueled reusable launch vehicle independently developed by DeepBlue Aerospace. Currently, the development of its second remote sensing version is underway. Recent key developments are as follows:

Engine Upgrade: Thunder R2.0 Completes First 200-Second Long-Distance Test

DeepBlue Aerospace’s independently developed needle-type reusable liquid oxygen-kerosene engine, “Thunder R2.0,” has completed a power upgrade, with its thrust jumping from the initial 20-ton level of the Thunder R1 to the 30-ton level, and successfully completed its first 200-second long-duration test. Key achievements of this test include: a measured maximum thrust of nearly 30 tons, a 50% increase compared to the first generation; an increase in engine chamber pressure from approximately 8 MPa to 10 MPa, improving specific impulse performance by 10 seconds; a significantly simplified engine structure, reducing the number of valves by about one-third, reducing overall engine weight by about 25%, and increasing the thrust-to-weight ratio from less than 80 to over 150; and an upgrade to a copper inner wall for the thrust chamber, with simultaneous process optimization.

Rocket overall parameters and positioning

The Nebula-1 rocket is approximately 30.2 meters long, has a ground thrust of about 180 tons, and a low Earth orbit payload capacity of about 2 tons. It is positioned as a mainstay commercial launch vehicle for high-frequency missions, targeting small and medium-sized satellite operators, research institutions, and other customers, meeting the needs of rapid networking of small and medium-sized satellites and constellations. The long-term design goal is to increase the thrust of a single engine to the 35-40 ton range and to enable the rocket to be reused 50 times.

Historical Background and Future Prospects

Previously, during its first high-altitude vertical recovery flight test, the Nebula-1 rocket experienced an anomaly during the final landing phase, resulting in a less than successful test. DeepBlue Space has continued its development since then, and in April of this year, Nebula-1 entered the launch site to complete integrated launch and propellant loading system training. The fact that the second version is directly equipped with an upgraded engine indicates that DeepBlue Space is accelerating its technological iteration and striving to achieve its maiden flight as soon as possible.

III. With “Yao-2” taking the lead, the overall development of Nebula-1 has entered the final sprint stage.

• Iteration strategy : In version 1
• Rocket parameters : The Nebula-1 is about 30.2 meters long. It adopts a two-stage configuration and uses a combination of liquid oxygen and kerosene propellants. The first stage is equipped with nine Thunder R-series engines in parallel. Its low Earth orbit payload capacity is about 2 tons.
• Development progress : The first and second stage core power units of the rocket have passed key tests and assessments, and have entered the full sprint stage of the first flight mission. Previously, the parallel test of the nine engines of the first stage power system was completed and the multi-engine collaborative working capability was verified.

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