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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…..

Zhuque-2 Improved Y5 Launch a Complete Success – LandSpace’s Zhuque-2 Improved Y5 Launch Vehicle Successfully Launched] At 11:00 AM Beijing time on May 13, 2026, the Zhuque-2 Improved Y5 launch vehicle (ZQ-2E Y5) was successfully launched from LandSpace’s liquid oxygen-methane launch pad in the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone ,Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China. . The launch successfully completed all flight procedures.

The ZQ-2E Y5 is a two-stage cryogenic extended liquid-fueled launch vehicle developed through systematic iterative design, fully inheriting the mature technologies of previous launches. This mission reached an orbital altitude of 900 kilometers and carried a 2.8-ton customized experimental payload for large-scale satellite constellation deployment. This signifies that the ZQ-2E model has achieved breakthroughs in heavy payload launch capabilities, possessing the engineering conditions to undertake multi-satellite launch missions. It provides mature and reliable launch capability support for implementing the goals of building a new pillar industry of “aerospace” and accelerating the development of “satellite internet” as outlined in this year’s Government Work Report, as well as for subsequent large-scale satellite constellation deployment projects.

The ZQ-2E Y5 rocket has a diameter of 3.35 meters, a maximum fairing diameter of 4.2 meters, and a total length of approximately 55.9 meters. Its liftoff mass is 267 tons (excluding payload), and its liftoff thrust is 338 tons. The first stage uses four TQ-12A liquid oxygen-methane engines in parallel, each with a sea-level thrust of 828 kN, with each engine’s thrust increased by 108 kN and a new thrust self-correction function added. The second stage uses TQ-15A liquid oxygen-methane engines with a vacuum thrust of 858 kN. The ZQ-2E Y5 primarily utilizes techniques such as lengthening the first stage, increasing propellant loading, reducing structural weight, and increasing the thrust of the first-stage engines to further release and optimize the rocket’s carrying capacity, significantly improving its overall performance and enhancing its launch service capabilities for a multi-orbit mission spectrum.

The allure of spaceflight lies not only in its technological sophistication but also in the social value it embodies. During mission preparation, LandSpace specially invited teachers and students from Huanggu Experimental School in Pinghu City to the launch site to observe rocket operations and interact with Qiu Jingyu, the chief designer of the ZQ-2E model. Today, the teachers and students also watched the rocket launch with engineers at LandSpace’s Jiaxing base. Since 1992, teacher Yao Aiying from the school has led students to send letters and donate money to support the aerospace industry, proposing the slogan “Don’t chase pop stars, chase science stars,” continuously sowing the seeds of aerospace dreams for 34 years. In the countdown to launch, this cross-generational support and encouragement quietly took root in the hearts of a generation of young people.

The ZQ-2E Y5 is the maiden flight product of the improved and extended version of the Zhuque-2. This model has achieved a payload capacity of 4 tons to a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit and 6 tons to a low Earth orbit, making it one of the leading models in terms of payload capacity among currently operational medium-sized liquid-propellant launch vehicles in China’s commercial aerospace sector. It can flexibly adapt to diverse mission requirements such as launching multiple satellites with a single rocket and deploying large-capacity payloads. It can also form a combined launch service solution with the ZQ-3 reusable launch vehicle, enhancing China’s ability to ensure large-capacity, low-cost, and high-frequency access to space .

【Zhuque-2 What Evolutions Have Been Made?】The improved Zhuque-2 Y5 carrier rocket (ZQ-2E Y5) features a lengthened first-stage propellant tank combined with fully supercooled fueling technology, increasing propellant capacity by approximately 15%. Simultaneously, weight reduction measures such as eliminating part of the first-stage tank’s insulation layer, optimizing the cable array layout, and removing the first-stage tail fins have achieved systematic structural weight reduction, reflecting the systems engineering thinking in the rocket’s overall design.

In domestic private space missions, the ZQ-2E Y5 pioneered a second-stage, three-ignition “tank pressure ignition + high-orbit deorbiting” technical solution. Utilizing engine tank pressure ignition and the passivation force of the final stage, it achieves rapid high-orbit deorbiting, effectively solving the traditional high-orbit deorbiting problem while ensuring ignition reliability. This responds to national requirements for rocket final-stage deorbiting and space debris mitigation, protecting valuable space orbit resources.

The ZQ-2E Y5 rocket pioneered online engine fault diagnosis and self-correction technology in its first stage and applied a propellant utilization system for the first time in its second stage. This system can automatically diagnose and respond to conditions such as low engine thrust and excessive mixture ratios during flight, significantly improving flight reliability and launch service capabilities, and propelling launch vehicles steadily towards becoming “smart rockets.”

Based on mature mission process design experience, this mission achieved a breakthrough in rapid launch capability with a test and launch cycle of 13 days and a pre-launch propellant loading process of 1.5 hours, fully preparing the ZQ-2E and ZQ-3 launch vehicles for high-frequency missions.

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At 1959 Hours Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time9 12 May 2026 , China- People’s Republic of China- CNSA –China National Space Administration   Successfully launched  Chang Zheng – Long March 6A yao 23 Carrier Rocket ignited and took off at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center Shanxi Province at 19:59 on May 12, the Long March 6A carrier rocket ignited and lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, subsequently sending the Qianfan polar-orbiting 09 group of satellites into their predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success. The
Long March 6A rocket, developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation , is China’s first solid-liquid coupled launch vehicle, capable of launching single, dual, triple, stacked, and wall-mounted satellites …

successfully sending the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group into its predetermined orbit. The launch mission was a complete success. The
Long March 6A rocket, developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), is China’s first solid-liquid coupled launch vehicle.
The launch services for the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group were provided by Great Wall Industry Corporation, a subsidiary of CASC.
This launch was the 642nd launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.

🚀 Mission Core Overview and Milestones

At 19:59 Beijing time on May 12, 2026, my country successfully launched the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite constellation into its predetermined orbit using a Long March-6A (Long March-6A) carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, employing a high-density deployment of 18 satellites in a single launch. This launch mission not only achieved complete success but also set several new and important records:

• Flight 642 : This is the 642nd flight mission of China’s Long March series carrier rockets
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• The number of satellites in orbit has increased dramatically : With the successful entry of the 09 group of satellites into orbit, the total number of satellites in orbit of the Qianfan constellation has officially increased to 144, and the ability to provide communication services across the entire domain has been substantially improved.

🌌 Constellation Network Blueprint and the Strategic Value of Polar Orbit

The G60 Starlink constellation is a domestically developed and controllable low-Earth orbit broadband internet constellation led by Shanghai Yuanxin Satellite Technology Co., Ltd., with a planned deployment of over 15,000 satellites. The successful launch of the 09 group of satellites further promotes the implementation of its “three-step” strategy

Filling the polar blind spots : The polar-orbiting satellite launched this time is mainly for signal coverage in high latitudes, the North and South Poles and remote areas, effectively filling the communication blind spots of traditional terrestrial networks in polar and high-latitude regions.

• Initial global coverage within the year : According to the plan, the Qianfan constellation is expected to achieve initial global coverage by 2026 (requiring at least 324 satellites), which means that multiple rounds of high-density launches will be carried out this year.
• Application scenarios : This constellation will be widely used in ocean shipping, aviation connectivity, emergency rescue and disaster relief, and other fields, providing high-speed and secure integrated air-space-ground network services for countries along the “Belt and Road” and Chinese-funded enterprises going global.

🛠️ The main rocket and technological highlights of the “Long March 6 Amplified”

The core force supporting this mission is the Long March 6A carrier rocket, which is currently in a period of high-density launches. Its technical characteristics perfectly meet the needs of large-scale commercial spaceflight deployment.

• The first solid-liquid coupled rocket : The Long March 6A is China’s first launch vehicle to adopt solid-liquid coupled technology. It has a payload capacity of no less than 4.5 tons at a sun-synchronous orbit of 700 kilometers and no less than 6.5 tons at an altitude of 500 kilometers.
• Flexible payload adaptation : The rocket supports various launch methods such as single satellite, multi-satellite tandem, stacking, and wall mounting, providing ample technical redundancy and capacity guarantee for the efficient deployment of “one rocket, multiple satellites”.
• Cost reduction and efficiency improvement : Relying on task-oriented design and mass production optimization, the Long March 6A rocket has significantly reduced the cost of a single launch, becoming the main model to promote the large-scale construction of low-orbit satellite internet.

🌍 Public attention and industry chain resonance

This launch was not only a technical success, but also generated widespread repercussions at the social and industrial levels:

• A dreamlike “rocket cloud” went viral : Because the launch occurred at dusk, the rocket’s contrail condensed into ice crystals in the low-temperature environment at high altitude, and was illuminated by the afterglow of the setting sun, creating a rare “twilight effect” in many places including Henan, Hubei, Shanxi, Guangdong, and Hainan, prompting netizens to take photos and check in with admiration.16twenty two
• The industrial ecosystem is being restructured at an accelerated pace : the dense networking of the Qianfan constellation has directly boosted orders for upstream satellite manufacturing, core components, and ground terminal equipment, propelling China’s commercial aerospace industry from technology verification to large-scale, routine operation..
  Overall, the successful launch of the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite constellation marks another solid step forward in my country’s independent construction of a global low-Earth orbit satellite internet network. With the continued advancement of subsequent networking missions, the Chinese version of “Starlink” will gradually break the overseas monopoly, providing strong underlying support for the digital economy and global communications.

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On CNSA –China National Space Administration Shenzhou23MannedFlightMissionLogoReleased The China Manned Space Engineering Office officially released the logo for the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission.

The logo features a circular design, depicting the Shenzhou-23 manned spacecraft about to dock with the Chinese space station, showcasing China’s robust technological strength in manned spaceflight.

The three five-pointed stars in the logo correspond to the three astronauts performing the mission. The left side features the launch of the Long March 2F carrier rocket as the main visual element, complemented by golden auspicious clouds and ruyi patterns, blending traditional auspicious elements with modern aerospace technology, conveying the best wishes for the mission’s complete success and highlighting the deep integration of traditional culture and the aerospace industry. The right side incorporates the image of a “flying astronaut” and flowing ribbons, with upward-sweeping lines that complement the circular outline, using classic cultural symbols to embody the Chinese nation’s millennia-old dream of flying and its unwavering belief in exploring the heavens.

The logo’s main color is technological blue, symbolizing space exploration and technological breakthroughs; accented with Chinese red, it both inherits the visual genes of the Shenzhou series logos and signifies a smooth and unstoppable mission. The logo for the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission was officially released on May 11, 2026. Its circular design, which incorporates a scene of the spacecraft docking with the space station, cleverly combines traditional auspicious elements with modern aerospace technology, attracting widespread attention…. . Regarding the speculation about the “Bauhinia flower element” in the logo and the “selection of Hong Kong SAR’s first Female Taikonaut “, no official information has been released. Please refer to the mission crew announcement for the most accurate information.

I. Logo Design Interpretation: A Deep Fusion of Tradition and Technology

• The core visual element
  of the logo is a circular design, showcasing the moment the Shenzhou spacecraft docked with the Chinese space station, highlighting its cutting-edge technological strength. The left side features the Long March 2F rocket as the main element, complemented by golden auspicious clouds and ruyi patterns; the right side incorporates the image of a “flying” ribbon with upward-reaching lines; and three five-pointed stars symbolize the three astronauts carrying out the mission.
• Cultural connotations and color system
  • Auspicious clouds and ruyi (a traditional Chinese ornament symbolizing good fortune) : These represent traditional wishes for the mission’s complete success and embody the integration of traditional culture and the aerospace industry.
  • Flying Ribbon : It carries the Chinese nation’s thousand-year dream of flying and echoes the belief in exploring the heavens.
  • The main color is tech blue , symbolizing space exploration and technological breakthroughs; the Chinese red accents continue the visual DNA of the Shenzhou series, signifying a successful mission.

II. Background and Mission Planning of the Logo

• The logo’s creation was initiated
  through a public call for submissions launched in November 2025. After initial review, online voting (launching on January 30, 2026), and expert revisions from over 500 submissions , the final design was created, reflecting the public participation in aerospace culture.
•  Mission Research Objectives
  • Ultra-long stay experiment : An astronaut will stay in orbit for more than a year to collect human physiological data in the space environment and accumulate medical evidence for deep space exploration.
  •  Space station missions : crew to perform extravehicular activities, space science experiments (materials, biology, etc.), science education, and platform management.3

The launch milestone and annual planning
marker release mission are entering their final stages, with a planned launch in late May 2026. This year, China will also carry out the Tianzhou-10 cargo resupply mission, the Shenzhou-24 manned flight, and the maiden flight of the new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou-1 .

 

II. Public Feedback and Discussion Focus

• The majority of netizens positively appraised
  the logo’s modern interpretation of traditional cultural symbols, believing that it deepened the integration of scientific exploration and cultural confidence.
• Controversy and Detailed Discussion
  • Design adjustment controversy : Some users pointed out that the auspicious cloud pattern in the official logo did not fully represent the outline of the map of China (such as details of Taiwan Island), sparking discussions about the rigor of the review process.
  • Historical Connections Questioned : Previously, the Tianzhou-10 logo was questioned for containing AI-generated elements due to errors in the space station’s configuration in the design team’s sketches, prompting some members of the public to call for greater transparency in the creative process.

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On CNSA –China National Space Administration   The Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft has been At 8:14 AM Beijing time  on May 11, the Long March-7 carrier rocket carrying the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft lifted off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province China, People’s Republic of China. The cargo spacecraft was subsequently sent into its predetermined orbit, marking a complete success for China’s first manned space launch mission in 2026.

Approximately 10 minutes later, the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered its predetermined orbit. Subsequently, the spacecraft’s solar panels deployed smoothly, marking a complete success for the launch mission. The Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft will subsequently rendezvous and dock with the space station complex already in orbit.
The Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft carried one extravehicular activity (EVA) suit, as well as consumables for the astronauts’ on-orbit stay, propellant, and experimental equipment. This mission is the fifth cargo resupply mission since China’s manned space program entered the space station application and development phase, the 39th launch mission since the project’s inception
, the 641st flight of the Long March series carrier rockets, and the 10th flight of the Tianzhou spacecraft.

The Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft was developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and is primarily used to transport supplies and equipment to the space station, replenish propellant, and return waste.
The Long March-7 carrier rocket, developed by the First Academy of CASC, is a new generation of medium-lift carrier rocket specifically designed to meet the launch requirements of cargo spacecraft for China’s manned space station project.
This launch was the 641st launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.

Tianzhou-10 Cargo Spacecraft Successfully Docking with Space Station Combination#  After successfully entering orbit and completing its status setup, the #Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the rear port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 13:11 Beijing time on May 11, 2026. Following the docking, Tianzhou-10 will enter the combined flight phase.
Subsequently, the Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew will enter the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft to carry out cargo transfer and other related work as planned.

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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…..

As a leading representative of Zhejiang’s commercial aerospace sector, LandSpace has continuously increased its industrial layout and R&D investment in Zhejiang in recent years. It has established an industrial system in Jiaxing and Huzhou covering rocket assembly and testing, liquid oxygen-methane engine manufacturing and testing, and rocket core component production, gradually building a crucial foundation for the coordinated development of commercial aerospace across R&D, manufacturing, testing, and application.

In Zhejiang’s private launch vehicle sector, LandSpace is the earliest established, largest-scale, and most industrialized company, and the only one to achieve mass production of orbital rockets, making it a leading enterprise in Zhejiang’s commercial aerospace industry. The company has formed a relatively complete commercial aerospace manufacturing system and engineering verification capabilities in Zhejiang, providing crucial support for Zhejiang to build a commercial aerospace industrial cluster and an advanced manufacturing hub.

Jiaxing, responsible for the final assembly and testing of the “Zhuque” series rockets, is the birthplace of the Zhuque-2 launch vehicle, the world’s first successfully orbited liquid oxygen-methane launch vehicle, and one of the production and assembly bases for the new generation reusable launch vehicle, Zhuque-3. Huzhou, on the other hand, focuses on developing an intelligent manufacturing and hot-fire

testing system for liquid oxygen-methane engines, continuously promoting the engineering and large-scale development of China’s liquid oxygen-methane propulsion technology. In recent years, LandSpace has continuously tackled key technologies in areas such as liquid oxygen-methane propulsion, reusable technology, stainless steel rocket body structure, and large-scale manufacturing systems, accumulating a relatively complete engineering verification system and industrialization capabilities. The company has gradually moved from developing single models to building system capabilities for future space transportation systems.

Figure 1: Rocket Manufacturing Base of LandSpace Intelligent Manufacturing Center, Jiaxing

, Zhejiang; Figure 2: Power Manufacturing Base of LandSpace Intelligent Manufacturing Center,

Huzhou, Zhejiang; Figure 3: Hot-Fire Testing Center of LandSpace, Huzhou,

Zhejiang; Figure 4: Zhuque-3 Stainless Steel Production Line of LandSpace Intelligent Manufacturing Center, Jiaxing, Zhejiang (Photographed in May 2026

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