Month: November 2025

On the day Monday  of  Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 25 th November 2025 CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China At intensive preparations to welcome them home. According to the plan, the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft Chang Zheng – Long March 2F  will be launched Readiness soon, the Long March 2F Unmanned Shenzou 22 it has been transported to the launch tower for launch Readiness schedule soon ….

[Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft Scheduled for Launch on November 25]

Shenzhou21 Crew In Good Condition According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, the Long March 2F Y22 carrier rocket has completed propellant loading and is scheduled to launch the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on November 25, 2025 (Beijing time). The Shenzhou-21 Takionaut crew is functioning normally in orbit and in good condition

[ A little about the Shenzhou- 20 manned spacecraft’s return capsule window Debris impact ]

The China Manned Space Administration officially announced the reason for the delayed return of Shenzhou-20: Based on prior analysis of photographs, design verification, simulation analysis, and wind tunnel tests, a comprehensive evaluation revealed a minor crack in the glass of the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft’s return capsule window. The most likely cause was an external impact from space debris, thus failing to meet the release conditions for a safe manned return. The Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft will remain in orbit to conduct relevant experiments. The Shenzhou-20 astronaut crew returned to Earth aboard the Shenzhou-21 return capsule. The return capsule’s window….

[ Shenzhou22 Mission Logo Released ]

 With the launch of the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft imminent, the China Manned Space Engineering Office has officially released the logo for this mission. The

Shenzhou22 Mission logo integrates Chinese aerospace elements with traditional cultural symbols. The logo uses the Great Wall as its base, reflecting a solemn commitment to the safety of astronauts. The bow and arrow shape, along with the Long March 2F carrier rocket and the Shenzhou spacecraft, forms the main visual element, showcasing a sense of “ready to launch” and a firm belief in “mission accomplished.” Twenty-two arrows surround the logo, precisely corresponding to the mission number. In the color scheme, blue interprets the foundation of aerospace technology, red represents mission responsibility, and orange highlights the swiftness of emergency rescue. The overall design not only continues the aesthetic heritage of Chinese aerospace logos but also innovatively incorporates emergency rescue elements, perfectly interpreting the core value of “protecting life with aerospace power” and showcasing the technological strength and humanistic care of China’s aerospace industry.

At 12:11 PM Beijing time on November 25, 2025, the Long March 2F Y22 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou22 spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Approximately 10 minutes later, the spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered its predetermined orbit, marking a complete success for the launch mission. After entering orbit, the spacecraft will autonomously and rapidly rendezvous and dock with the space station complex according to the predetermined procedures.

The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft is unmanned and carries space food, space medicine, fresh fruits and vegetables, a device for dealing with cracks in the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft’s portholes, and spare parts required by the space station. This mission is the 38th launch mission since the inception of China’s manned space program and the 610th flight of the Long March series carrier rockets. It

is also the first emergency launch mission of China’s manned space program.

The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft meets the requirement of autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking in 3.5 hours.

[Dock Successful! Shenzhou22 Docks With Space Station ]

 After successfully entering orbit, the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft completed its status setup and successfully docked with the forward port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 15:50 Beijing time on November 25, 2025. Following the docking, the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft will enter the combined docking section and will subsequently serve as the return spacecraft for the Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew.

Currently, the Shenzhou-21takionaut crew is in good condition in orbit and is completing all planned tasks. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft will continue to remain in orbit to conduct relevant experiments.

After the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft’s return was delayed on November 5 due to a suspected impact from small space debris, the mission command quickly activated its contingency plan. The entire project team responded calmly and scientifically, with numerous participating research and testing units working together to overcome difficulties. Within 20 days, they steadily and efficiently completed risk analysis and assessment, scheme demonstration and decision-making, personnel and material mobilization, crew transfer and return, and emergency launch of the spacecraft, providing a successful example for the international aerospace field in efficiently responding to emergencies.

The success of this mission fully demonstrates the advantages of the new national system, profoundly interprets the “life first, safety first” philosophy of China’s manned space program, comprehensively verifies the scientific reliability of the “one-for-one, rolling backup” strategy for China’s space station mission, and practically tests the rapid response and emergency handling capabilities of the entire project. It vividly embodies the spirit of manned spaceflight: exceptionally hardworking, exceptionally capable of fighting, exceptionally resilient, and exceptionally dedicated .

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On the 21^ST November 25 2025   launch  CNSA _China National Space Administration -China – People’s Republic of China Hong Kong –Beijing Time China- People’s Republic of China…. at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Sichuan Province of the Xichang Launch Center Today, China successfully launched Communication Technology Test Satellite 21  into space using the Long March 3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center…..

At 18:55 on November 21, the Long March 3B carrier rocket was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Communication Technology Test Satellite 21 into its predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success

[Long March 3B Rocket Successfully Launches Communication Technology Test Satellite 21 ]

The Communication Technology Test Satellite 21 was developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). This satellite is mainly used for satellite communication, broadcasting, data transmission, and related technology testing and verification.
The Long March 3B rocket, developed by the First Academy of CASC, is a member of the “Gold Medal Rocket” Long March 3A series of carrier rockets and is the first domestic carrier rocket to achieve parallel testing, assembly, and testing at dual launch sites.

This launch was the 609th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.

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On the 19^th November 2025   Hours Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China At 1206 Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time  Beijing time on 19^th November, 2025, my country successfully launched the satellite…At 12:01 PM on November 19th, the Long March 2C carrier rocket ignited and lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Shijian-30 A, B, and C satellites into their predetermined orbits in a single launch.

[Long March 2C Rocket Successfully Launches Shijian-30 A, B, and C Satellites]

The Shijian-30 A, B, and C satellites were developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and are mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology verification.

The Long March 2C rocket was developed by the First Academy of CASC. The Long March 2C rocket used in this mission has a two-stage basic configuration and is equipped with a 4.2-meter diameter fairing. . The Shijian-30A, B, and C satellites are mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology verification. This mission marks the 608th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets …

The design of the Eighth Academy’s emblem this time is quite interesting: a long sword shatters a casing with a circuit board pattern from top to bottom, revealing the Earth…

This launch was the 608th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.

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Beijing Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd. is the first domestic aerospace enterprise with mixed ownership, and it is also the target enterprise that Oriental Aerospace Port focuses on introducing. Relying on the scientific research strength and resource advantages of the Institute of Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Aerospace Flight Technology Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Aerospace Science and Technology has been committed to the research and development and integration of space technology and aerospace vehicles as a platform for the transformation of major national scientific research projects, as well as the transformation and provision of technological achievements. Aerospace launch service. The Lijian-1 rocket project also adds a brand-new name card to the Oriental Space Port, which will surely promote the construction of the Oriental Space Port to take a solid step forward.

The Lijian-1 Y11 carrier rocket has completed its final assembly and testing as planned at the CAS Space Industrialization Base and successfully passed the factory acceptance review. It is scheduled to launch nine satellites in one launch from the Jiuquan Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone in the near future.

The Lijian-1 is a four-stage solid-propellant launch vehicle developed by the Institute of Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and with the participation of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It uses a solid-fuel engine, has a takeoff weight of 135 tons, a takeoff thrust of 200 tons, a total length of 30 meters, a core stage diameter of 2.65 meters, and a payload capacity of 1,500 kg to a 500 km sun-synchronous orbit . It features rapid launch and low-cost networking capabilities. ^[The rocket has made breakthroughs in several key technologies, including overall optimization design of large-tonnage solid launch vehicles, advanced power systems and thrust vector control, centralized-distributed modern aerospace electronics technology, low-cost rocket body structure and separation technology, intelligent flight control technology, ground use and hot launch technology of large-tonnage solid rockets. The number of products on the rocket is reduced by 50% compared with traditional rockets, and the ground launch process only requires two computers to complete the automated control

System Composition

Overall Design

The “Lijian-1” carrier rocket is the largest solid-propellant carrier rocket in China in terms of launch capacity. It features flexible and rapid launch methods and is mainly used for single and multiple satellite launches of small and medium-sized spacecraft into sun-synchronous orbit and other low-Earth orbits.

The “Lijian-1” carrier rocket has a series of outstanding advantages, such as large carrying capacity, high orbital accuracy, high inherent reliability, fast response speed, high launch efficiency, low support requirements, low launch cost, flexible and convenient use, and good environmental adaptability. It is suitable for low-cost and rapid networking launch of medium/low orbit satellite payloads. 

The Lijian-1 rocket has a lift-off thrust of 200 tons and its main function is to launch satellites into sun-synchronous orbit and low Earth orbit . It is a four-stage solid-propellant launch vehicle that has entered the ranks of the world’s advanced solid-propellant launch vehicles in terms of payload capacity, orbital accuracy, design reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

It boasts six key technologies, 13 of which are being used for the first time in China. The first-stage engine has a propellant load of 71 tons and a thrust of 200 tons. This is the first time such a large, integrally packed propellant charge (weighing 70 kg) has been used. The entire combustion chamber is constructed from T700 carbon fibre . It exhibits strong rapid response capabilities, employing a “three-horizontal-one-vertical” assembly and transport method, ensuring the entire rocket is transported horizontally. It has minimal reliance on the launch tower, allowing for launch within hours in emergency situations. In terms of advancement, it is fully comparable to mainstream international solid-propellant rockets.

Low-cost and flexible launch is suitable for rapid satellite networking. Among the various innovative technologies, the integrated onboard avionics design and new ground-based telemetry and control method adopted by the Lijian-1 rocket can significantly reduce launch costs and simplify the launch process, making it very suitable for low-cost and rapid networking launch of small and medium-sized satellite payloads in low and medium orbits. 

Design parameters

The Lijian-1 launch vehicle is a four-stage solid-propellant launch vehicle with a takeoff weight of 135 tons, a takeoff thrust of 200 tons, a total length of 30 meters, a core stage diameter of 2.65 meters, a fairing diameter of 2.65 meters in its first flight state, and a payload capacity of 1500 kg to a 500 km sun-synchronous orbit

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星河动力空间科技有限公司 Galactic Energy-  Galaxy Power (Beijing) Space Technology Co., Ltd. Located in Block D, Aviation Technology Plaza, E-Town, and Beijing – Beijing – China – People’s Republic of China ….Galaxy Aerospace is the first private aerospace company in China to achieve successful continuous launches, the first to send commercial networked satellites into a 500km sun-synchronous orbit, and the first to master the ability to launch multiple satellites with one carrier rocket.

[CQ-50 Engine Completes High-Precision, Large-Gradient Depth Variable Thrust Test]

On the week of 19 November 2025, Recently, Galactic Energy Aerospace successfully completed a variable thrust test of the CQ-50 (CQ-50) liquid oxygen/kerosene engine, the main engine of the Zhishenxing-1 launch vehicle. The CQ-50 series engines utilize Galactic Energy Aerospace’s self-developed needle-bolt thrust chamber design, which boasts high combustion efficiency, strong adaptability, low production cost, and easy iterative optimization. It also exhibits advantages such as stable combustion and strong adjustment capabilities under various operating conditions. This test covered variable thrust experiments under three typical operating conditions, focusing on verifying five core technical indicators of variable thrust, providing crucial power support for the breakthrough in reusable technology of the Zhishenxing series.

Test of the Cangqiong-50 engine under low-condition start/shutdown + large-gradient step thrust + sinusoidal frequency sweep thrust.

the 32%-105% depth variable thrust test of the Cangqiong-50 engine .

the hybridization ratio pull-off test of the Cangqiong-50 engine’s secondary system.

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