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Tianzhou 7 arrives in Wenchang! Expected to launch in January 2024

Recently, after completing the work related to leaving the factory, the “Tianzhou 7” cargo spacecraft has arrived at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China. Subsequent final assembly, testing and other work will be carried out as planned. Preparations for the launch site for the next cargo supply mission are underway as planned. Expand.

It is expected that in January 2024, the “Tianzhou-7” cargo spacecraft will be launched by the “Long March 7” Yao-8 carrier rocket. The spacecraft will ascend using the rapid rendezvous and docking mode and dock behind the “Tianhe” core module of the Chinese Space Station. Send a new batch of cargo supplies to the port for the “God Seventeen” mission. Before the “Tianzhou-7” spacecraft goes up, the “Tianzhou-6” spacecraft will unlock and separate from the rear port of the “Tianhe” core module, freeing up the docking port for the former.

The “Tianzhou-7” cargo spacecraft is the second in a new batch of “Tianzhou” spacecraft. This batch has developed and produced six spacecrafts, “Tianzhou-6” to “Tianzhou-11”. Compared with the “Tianzhou-5” spacecraft in the previous batch, the “Tianzhou-7” spacecraft has undergone system upgrades and greatly improved the cargo compartment. The cabin volume has increased by 20% and the transportation capacity has increased by about 500. Kilogram, the maximum transport capacity has been increased from the previous 6.9 tons to about 7.4 tons, and the materials provided to astronauts will be able to support longer missions. Based on the increase in transportation capacity, the launch density of the space station mission “Tianzhou” cargo spacecraft has been adjusted from the previous 2 times/1 year to 3 times/2 years, with an average of one launch mission every 8 months, and the subsequent launch density will be further reduced.

“Tianzhou-6”
Tianzhou-6″

The “Tianzhou-7” cargo spacecraft adopts a dual-cabin tandem configuration, with a propulsion cabin and a cargo cabin from bottom to top. The total length of the spacecraft is 10.6 meters, the maximum diameter of the main body (cargo compartment) is 3.35 meters, the dry mass is 6.5 tons, the maximum upward transport capacity is 7.4 tons, and the cargo-cargo ratio reaches 0.53. The “Tianzhou” improved cargo spacecraft is the spacecraft with the strongest transportation capacity, the highest cargo load ratio, and the most comprehensive on-orbit support capabilities among the world’s active cargo spacecraft.

Since the establishment of the space station, the launch missions of China’s manned space project have entered a normalized stage, with 2 manned launch missions and 1 to 2 cargo launch missions being carried out on a regular basis every year. According to the plan, China’s manned space program will carry out four launch missions in 2024: “Tianzhou 7”, “Shenzhou 18”, “Tianzhou 8” and “Shenzhou 19”. Among them, “Tianzhou 7” “No. 1” mission will take the lead.

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#AlreadyTomorrowInHongKong #香港 |#中國 #中華人民共和國 #November2023 |#GreaterBayArea #OASAHK Orion Astropreneur Space Academy #HongKong – 𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 #HongKongSpaceIndustry #CNSA #Takionaut #赵传东. #ZhaoChuandong

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The Orion Astropreneur Space Academy in Hong Kong is an independent, non-political, and not-for-profit action-oriented leadership development academy for global young leaders with stellar and outer space aspirations. The Academy is a member of the global leadership development initiatives with other space onboarding and offboarding institutions such as the Laboratory for Space Research at the University of Hong Kong, and other forward-looking and space-related institutions.

OASA HK – Hong Kong is located in the Central of Tsim Sha Tsui, First Floor, Everglory Centre, 1B Kimberley Street, (Next to Observatory Road) Hong Kong SAR-China, People’s Republic of China.

《𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 － “𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚re𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮”》

𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙤𝙣𝙜’𝙨 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮”

Summary:

Taikonaut Zhao gave us an overview of Hong Kong’s and GBA’s possible role in complementing China’s Space programme over the next few years. He built on the theme of “why not?” and suggested this is the perfect time to jump in. NewSpace is becoming a new industry for mankind. NewSpace is broad and all-encompassing, and that’s why we all need to think bigger and wider. NewSpace requires new tech, new talent, new policies, and new insights. The satellite applications market is the largest and this segment requires more capacity building. NewSpace should be more inclusive and for a more diversified humanity. We shouldn’t leave anyone behind. Hong Kong’s locational role is unique, and can help China become more international, more connected, and more innovative with proper and timely funding. Conversely, the NewSpace will also help power Hong Kong’s economy and make it much more diversified. There are five steps for Hong Kong to consider. Breakthrough the old stereotypes and barriers. Bring in talent. Enhance the rule of international space law. Attract more capital. Promote and connect startups in China to IPO. Hong Kong needs lots more talent. Need to develop many more and create a stronger pool of talent.

Speaker: Mr ZHAO Chuandong, China’s first batch of Taikonaut

About the speaker: Zhao Chuandong is a renowned figure in the field of space exploration.  He served as a fighter pilot in the PLA Air Force for 16 years.  In 1998, he became one of the first group of astronauts in China’s Shenzhou program and took part in the training for manned space missions from Shenzhou 5 to Shenzhou 10. Zhao pursued his higher education at Tsinghua University, specialising in Aerospace Engineering, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Engineering.

 Following his retirement from active duty in 2014, Zhao devoted himself to astronaut training, scientific research management, and public education initiatives focused on manned space exploration.

LSR special colloquium

Date: 19th Oct 2023
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: LSR, Cyberport 4

Profile of Mr. Zhao Chuandong
Mr. Zhao Chuandong (趙傳東) is a Chinese pilot selected as part of the Shenzhou program. A fighter pilot in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, he was selected to be an astronaut in 1998. He retired from the Astronaut Corps in 2014.

Content of the talk:
1. How to leverage the advantage of HK unique position under “One country, two systems” for aerospace?
2. How should Hong Kong SAR nurture aerospace talent by leveraging China’s support or even contribute to China?
3. LSR is continuously striving in various space research areas. Can it collaborate and develop together with China?

Schedule:
3:30pm Welcome, intro to LSR and speaker by Prof. Parker
3:40pm Talk delivered by Mr. Zhao
4:10pm Discussion between LSR people and Mr Zhao, aka Q&A
4:30pm Causal chat, with wine and cheese
5:30pm End

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#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 |#BRI #October2023 #Tiangong #ChinaSpaceStation #CMS #ChinaMannedSpace, #Takionauts #Shenzhou16 #Shenzhou17 handover ceremony and Shenzhou16 preparing to return home to the Motherland #China #PeoplesRepublicOfChina …

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It is on the morning of October 26, 2023, the “Shenzhou 17” manned spacecraft carrying three Takionauts will be launched from the 921 station of the Jiuquan Satellite launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China  by the “Long March 2F” Yao 17 carrier rocket to joining up with the Crew of the Shenzhou 16 Takionaut Crew onboard the Tiangong –China Space Station, On the 25th October 2023 CNSA- China National Space Administration According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, the Takionaut Shenzhou 17 Crew is aiming to be launched at 11:14 on October 26th 2023.

The crew for the Shenzhou 17 manned mission will consist of three Takionauts: Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin, with Tang Hongbo serving as the commander. The crew includes 1 second-batch astronaut and 2 third-batch Takionauts. It is the youngest average age of the Takionaut crew since the launch of the space station construction mission…..

On October 29, the Takionaut crews of Shenzhou 16 and Shenzhou 17 held a handover ceremony, and the two crews handed over the keys to the Chinese space station- Tiangong-China Space Station .

So far, the Shenzhou 16 Takionaut crew has completed all scheduled tasks onboard for five months and will return to the Dongfeng Landing Site on the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft on October 31st 2023. Currently, the landing site and various participating systems are making preparations to welcome the Takionauts home.

1. Mission purpose

1. Complete the on-orbit rotation with the Shenzhou 16 crew and stay for about 6 months;

2. Carry out on-orbit actual (test) experiments of space science and applied loads;

3. Carry out astronaut extravehicular activities and payload extravehicles, carry out extravehicular payload installation and space station maintenance and repairs, etc.;

4. Continuously evaluate the functional performance of the space station assembly and obtain valuable data and experience in the operation of the space station;

5. Assess the coordination and matching of the ground support center in executing space station operation and management tasks, and further improve the space station’s operation efficiency and fault handling capabilities.

2. Flight strategy

1. After the Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft enters orbit, it will adopt the autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking mode and dock with the forward port of the Tianhe core module in about 6.5 hours, forming a three-cabin and three-ship combination.

2. During its stay in orbit, Shenzhou 17 will receive visits from the Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft and the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft;

3. Return to Dongfeng Landing Field around April 2024.

 At 11:14 on October 26, 2023, Beijing time, my country successfully launched the Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft from the 921 launch pad of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Long March 2F Yao-17 carrier rocket, carrying Takionauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin. The three people were sent into the predetermined orbit and are expected to dock with the Chinese Space Station in 6.5 hours. This launch is the world’s 173rd space launch in 2023, China’s 49th, the fourth this month, and the second for the Long March 2F carrier rocket. Sent the Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft, which was occupied by the three Takionauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, into the predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success. .

successfully docked with the Tianhe core module] After entering orbit, the Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft successfully docked with the forward port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 17:46 on October 26, 2023, Beijing time. , the entire docking process lasted about 6.5 hours. According to the mission plan, the three astronauts will then enter the Tianhe core module of the space station from the Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft. The astronaut crew of Shenzhou 16 has made preparations to welcome the Takionaut crew of Shenzhou 17.

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#MadeInChina #中國製造 #中國 | #北京 #Beijing #天兵科技 #TianbingTechnology #SpacePioneer #October2023 |successfully launching #天龙三号 #TianLongThree #CarrierRocket #ReusableCarrierRocket Tianlong-3 plans to complete the first flight of the rocket in the first half of 2024 ….

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Founded in 2015 located in Beijing ….天兵科技 – 北京天兵科技有限公司Tianbing Technology is an Aerospace propulsion system supplier and spacecraft provider One of Sixty Plus Chinese carrier Rocket companies in China, People’s Republic of China ……. Tianbing Technology is an advanced aerospace propulsion system supplier and aerospace vehicle provider. Tianbing Technology independently develops the next-generation ambient temperature green HCP liquid propellant and minimalist aerospace propulsion system. As an upgraded product of traditional chemical propulsion system, it can meet cost-effective aerospace. Advance system supporting needs. The next-generation green HCP aerospace propulsion system, first tested by Tianbing Technology, can be used in the small-vehicle main power and launch vehicle upper-level propulsion system.

[天龙三号Tianlong 3 plans to complete the first flight of the rocket in the first half of 2024] Recently, Tianbing Technology announced the completion of several hundred million yuan in C+ round financing, which will be used for the mass production of the Tianlong 2 medium-sized liquid rocket that successfully made its first flight, as well as the Tianlong 3 The development and first flight of large-scale liquid launch vehicles and engines, the research and testing of recyclable and reusable technology, the construction of Tianlong-3 dedicated launch stations, the construction of batch production capabilities and the improvement of talent teams.


The Tianlong-3 large liquid launch vehicle is tailor-made for the construction of my country’s satellite Internet infrastructure. Its product performance is benchmarked against the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It has a diameter of 3.8m, a take-off mass of 590t, a LEO capacity of 17t, and an SSO capacity of 14t. It uses high thrust. , the reusable liquid rocket engine will be the first in China to achieve the capability of group shooting of more than 30 satellites in one rocket, meeting the “low-cost, high-reliability, and high-frequency” launch requirements of the satellite Internet. At present, the rocket has completed product design and production and is undergoing ground testing and verification. It is planned to complete the first flight of the rocket in the first half of 2024. Within three years after the first flight, it will have a commercial launch capability of more than 30 rounds per year..

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#MadeInChina #中國製造 #中國 | #长光卫星 #ChangGuangSatelliteTechnology #October2023 | For the first time, independently completed the high-speed image transmission test of The #Jilin-1 constellation is satellite-to-ground laser for commercial applications….!

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Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co is located in No. 1299, Mingxi Road, Beihu Technological Development Zone, Changchun City, Jilin Province, China People’s Republic of China.. in which their philosophy is Unity, Innovation, hard work and pragmatic ..

Their Story is CGSTL (Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd) is the first commercial remote sensing satellite supplier in China. Now, CGSTL has set up a commercial business dealing with the development and operation of commercial satellites as well as remote sensing information processing all in one. hang Guang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. ( CGSTL), founded on December 1st, 2014, it’s a unique commercial aerospace enterprise with the development and operation of satellite research, management as well as remote sensing information processing all in one. With a total registered capital of 1.97 billion RMB, the company comprises Jilin Provincial Government, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP), social capital, and technical backbone.

For the first time, Commercially China, People’s Republic of China has independently completed the commercial application of satellite-to-ground laser high-speed image transmission test! Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. (Changguang Satellite) used a self-developed vehicle-mounted laser communication ground station to conduct a satellite-to-ground laser high-speed image transmission test with the “Jilin-1” constellation MF02A04 satellite-borne laser terminal and achieved success. This marks that Changguang Satellite has successfully engineered the entire business chain of satellite-to-ground laser high-speed image transmission, and its engineering application capabilities have reached the international advanced level. This is also the first time that my country has independently completed a commercial application of satellite-to-ground laser high-speed image transmission tests.

[For the first time, Commercially China, People’s Republic of China has has independently completed the high-speed image transmission test of satellite-to-ground laser for commercial applications] Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. (Changguang Satellite) uses a self-developed vehicle-mounted laser communication ground station to carry out satellite-borne laser communications with the “Jilin-1” constellation MF02A04 The laser terminal has carried out satellite-to-ground laser high-speed image transmission tests and achieved success. This marks that Changguang Satellite has successfully engineered the entire business chain of satellite-to-ground laser high-speed image transmission, and its engineering application capabilities have reached the international advanced level. This is also the first time that my country has independently completed a commercial application of satellite-to-ground laser high-speed image transmission tests.



The “Jilin-1” constellation is the core project under construction of Changguang Satellite. As the spatial and temporal resolution of the constellation continues to improve, the amount of data it generates increases exponentially. At the beginning of 2020, Changguang Satellite realized that the bandwidth of satellite-to-ground data transmission links has become a “stuck neck” problem that restricts the transmission of massive data from satellites. Laser communication has become a massive problem due to its high bandwidth, low latency, and good security. One of the best solutions for ultra-high-speed data transfer. In March 2020, Changguang Satellite simultaneously established a research team for “vehicle-mounted laser communication ground station” and “space-borne laser communication terminal” based on business applications. Based on the design principle of “simple and reliable”, we adopt the joint design concept of heaven and earth to carry out comprehensive research and development work. On April 8, 2023, the vehicle-mounted laser communication ground station and the space-borne laser communication terminal completed the ground horizontal docking test with a horizontal distance of 500m, achieving 10Gbps downlink and 10Mbps uplink two-way laser communication. On June 14, 2023, the vehicle-mounted laser communication ground station and the “Jilin-1” MF02A04 satellite-borne laser terminal carried out a satellite-ground two-way acquisition and tracking test, completing the satellite-ground two-way link establishment for the first time. On October 5, 2023, the vehicle-mounted laser communication ground station received the 120GB remote sensing image downloaded from the MF02A04 satellite-borne laser terminal, completing the first satellite-ground two-way high-speed laser image transmission test.

The laser communication ground station independently developed by Changguang Satellite adopts a vehicle-mounted configuration. It not only has the characteristics of high bandwidth and miniaturization, but can also be moved at any time and deployed anywhere. Through the flexible change of the ground station site, it can avoid extreme weather and atmospheric turbulence. Providing effective support, this feature will bring huge improvements to the reliability and stability of satellite-to-ground laser data transmission. Wang Xingxing, technical director of Changguang Satellite Laser Communication Ground Station, said, “The communication bandwidth of this satellite-to-ground laser image transmission test reached 10Gbps, which is more than 10 times the traditional microwave data transmission bandwidth. In the future, Changguang Satellite plans to expand this bandwidth to 40Gbps ~100Gbps, with stations deployed in many places across the country, will greatly improve the efficiency of Jilin-1 remote sensing image data acquisition.”

Since its establishment, Changguang Satellite has always been committed to using scientific and technological innovation to promote the progress of satellite technology and the development of the aerospace industry. The application of satellite-to-ground laser high-speed image transmission technology will provide more real-time, high-quality remote sensing data in disaster warning, environmental monitoring, resource management and other fields, and provide better technical support and services for high-quality national economic and social development and social public needs. . (Jilin No. 1) 

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