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Currently 2023 CNSA- China National Space Administration Recently, at the No. 211 Factory of the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the “Long March 2F” Yao-19 carrier rocket has entered the final assembly state, and the development and production of this rocket has entered the final stage. 

According to the plan, the “ChangZheng-Long March 2F Yao 19 rocket will be used to launch the “Shenzhou 19” manned spacecraft, which is expected to be launched around October 2024. According to China’s manned launch mission “one for one, one for each, rolling backup” arrangement, before the “Shenzhou 18″ launch mission is carried out, the ” ChangZheng-Long March 2F ” Yao 19 rocket and the “Shenzhou 19” spacecraft will enter emergency rescue status .

It is expected that in April 2024, the “Shenzhou 18″ spacecraft will be launched by the ” ChangZheng-Long March 2F ” Yao 18 rocket. Before that, the backup ship “Shenzhou 19″ spacecraft and the ” ChangZheng-Long March 2F ” Yao 19 rocket The rocket will arrive at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center several months before launch. At present, the launch site process of “one for one and one for one” for the ” ChangZheng-Long March 2F ” rocket has been compressed to 35 days, and will be further compressed to 30 days.

” ChangZheng-Long March 2F ” is a medium-sized two-stage semi-normal temperature liquid launch vehicle developed by the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It consists of a core first stage, a core second stage, and four boosters bundled around the core first stage. The main power of the arrow is dinitrogen tetroxide/uniform dimethylhydrazine propellant. The rocket currently in use is the ” ChangZheng-Long March 2F ” improved version (CZ-2F/G), with a total length of about 58.34 meters, a core diameter of 3.35 meters, a booster diameter of 2.25 meters, a take-off mass of about 497 tons, and a perigee of 200 Kilometers, an apogee of 350 kilometers, and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with an inclination of 42 degrees has a carrying capacity of not less than 8.8 tons.

As of the “Shenzhou 17″ launch mission, the “ChangZheng-Long March 2F ” rocket has carried out 21 launch missions, including 17 “Shenzhou” spacecraft launches, 2 “Tiangong” series space laboratory launches, and 2 reusable test spaceflight missions. The launcher has a 100% success rate. Currently, the ” ChangZheng-Long March 2F ” is currently China, People’s Republic of China only manned rocket currently in service, and it is also one of the world’s 3-type manned rockets currently in service that has performed manned launches…..

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At 0650  Hours Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time  1st November 2023 , China- People’s Republic of China- CNSA –China National Space Administration   Successfully launched  the New Next Generation Long March – Chang Zheng 6A  Yao 4 carrier rocket at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center Shanxi Province..  Successfully launched Tianhui-5 satellite…. the “Tianhui-5” satellite was ignited and launched from the 9A station of the Taiyuan launch site by the “Long March 6A” Yaosi-4 carrier rocket, and the satellite accurately entered the predetermined orbit. Was ignited and launched from the 9A station of the Taiyuan Satellite launch site


The payload “Tianhui-5” satellite was developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and is mainly used for tasks such as geographical information surveying and mapping, land and resources census, and scientific experimental research.

The “Tianhui-5” satellite is mainly used for tasks such as geographical information surveying and mapping, land and resources census, and scientific experimental research. The “Chang Liujia” launch vehicle is about 50 meters long, with a core diameter of 3.35 meters, a take-off mass of about 530 tons, a take-off thrust of 734 tons, and a 700-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) capacity of more than 4.5 tons. For the first time, the Yaosi rocket adopted an inner cabin + extended fairing solution, and the star cover assembly increased by nearly 2 meters.

Long March – Chang Zheng 6A  Yao 4 carrier rocket is a medium-sized solid-liquid bundled launch vehicle developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It adopts a two-stage and a half configuration, and is boosted by a core first stage, a core second stage and four solid rockets tied around the core first stage. The core-stage main power adopts liquid oxygen/kerosene propellant. The rocket is about 50 meters long, with a core diameter of 3.35 meters, a booster diameter of 2 meters, a take-off mass of about 530 tons, a take-off thrust of 7230 kN (about 734 tons), and its 700-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) capacity is greater than 4.5 Ton.

The Long March – Chang Zheng 6A Yao 4 carrier rocket adopted the inner cabin + extended fairing solution for the first time and the star cover assembly increased by nearly 2 meters. This rocket adopts a fully wave-transparent fairing made of composite material with an extended barrel section, and applies the horizontal closing assembly technology and the linear separation unlocking method, which significantly improves the fairing’s wave transmittance and unlocking reliability. The fairing is transparent in all directions. The wave rate reaches 90% and the weight is reduced by about 30%.

In order to quickly adapt to load changes, this mission Long March – Chang Zheng 6A  Yao 4 carrier rocket ” used multi-professional joint simulation technology for the first time. Combining professional knowledge in multiple fields and quickly designing rockets adapted to specific missions through online simulation can better meet the needs of subsequent rocket high-density launches, rapid design and manufacturing, reliability improvement, and market competition.

This launch is the second launch of the Long March – Chang Zheng 6A  Yao 4 carrier rocket rocket in 2023, the ninth launch of the Taiyuan launch site, the 50th launch of China, and the 176th launch of the world. So far, since its successful first flight on March 29, 2022, the “Chang Liujia” rocket has achieved 4 consecutive victories.




This launch is the second launch of the The Long March – Chang Zheng 6A Yao 4 carrier rocket rocket in 2023, the ninth launch of the Taiyuan launch site, the 50th launch of China, and the 176th launch of the world. So far, since its successful first flight on March 29, 2022, the “Chang Liujia” rocket has achieved 4 consecutive victories. 

The Long March – Chang Zheng 6A Yao 4 carrier rocket rocket adopted the inner cabin + extended fairing solution for the first time, and the star cover assembly increased by nearly 2 meters. This rocket adopts a fully wave-transparent fairing made of composite material with an extended barrel section, and applies the horizontal closing assembly technology and the linear separation unlocking method, which significantly improves the fairing’s wave transmittance and unlocking reliability. The fairing is transparent in all directions. Wave rate reaches 90%​​​….

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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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The Shenzhou 17 mission Chang Zheng- Long March 2F Yao 17 manned Carrier Rocket is about to be unveiled at the on the 19th October 2023 Thursday Hours Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration …..

It is expected that on the morning of October 26, 2023, the “Shenzhou 17” manned spacecraft carrying three astronauts will be launched from the 921 station of the Jiuquan launch site by the “Long March 2F” Yao 17 carrier rocket. After separation, the spacecraft will use the rapid rendezvous and docking mode to ascend to the forward port of the “Tianhe” core module of the Chinese Space Station to carry out the third astronaut crew rotation mission of China’s manned space program.

It is expected that about a week before the launch, the “Long March 2F” Yao 17 carrier rocket. spacecraft and the “Chang 2F” Yao 17 rocket assembly will be vertically transferred from the 9001 vertical assembly test plant to the 921 launch station on the movable launch platform, and the launch mission will be transferred to the refuelling station. launch phase. During the launch station, the “Shenzhou 17” mission will organize joint training work such as full-system launch drills at the launch site and joint drills in the entire region to fully prepare for the launch work.

The “Shenzhou 17” manned spacecraft was developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It adopts a three-cabin configuration in series, with the propulsion module, return module and orbital module in sequence from bottom to top. The total length of the spacecraft is 9 meters, the maximum diameter of the cabin section is 2.8 meters, and the take-off mass is no more than 8130 kilograms. The spacecraft can carry three astronauts to and from space, and can dock at the space station and fly for 6 months. At the same time, the spacecraft has the cargo capacity of 300 kilograms in the upward direction and 50 kilograms in the downward direction.

At present, the development and production of the “Shenzhou” manned spacecraft has entered the second batch of mass production. This batch plans to develop and produce 6 spacecraft from “Shenzhou 16” to “Shenzhou 21”, and “Shenzhou 17” It is the second spacecraft in this batch. Compared with the previous batch, the new batch of spacecraft has mainly been improved in two aspects. On the one hand, it continues to promote the domestic replacement of parts and components and further enhances its independent controllability; on the other hand, it has improved the human-machine interaction interface of the return capsule. Modernized and upgraded, more convenient and friendly.

The “Chang-2F” launch vehicle was developed by the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is a medium-sized two-stage semi-normal temperature liquid launch vehicle. It consists of a core first stage, a core second stage, and four boosters tied around the core first stage. , the main power of the entire arrow is dinitrogen tetroxide/uniform dimethylhydrazine propellant. The rocket currently in use is the “Chang 2F” improved version (CZ-2F/G), with a total length of about 58 meters, a take-off mass of about 496.82 tons, and a low-Earth orbit carrying capacity of not less than 8,130 kilograms.

By continuously eliminating weak links and optimizing the technical status, the reliability and safety of the “Chang-2F” rocket have been steadily improved year by year. By the time of the “ Long March 2F” Yao 17 carrier rocket., the rocket’s reliability evaluation results had increased to 0.9896, and the safety evaluation results had reached 0.99996. Safety 0.9896 means that there will only be 1.04 failures per 100 flights. Safety 0.99996 means that the rocket escape system will only have a 4/100,000 probability of failure when responding to failures.

“Shenzhou 17” is my country’s 17th “Shenzhou” spacecraft launch mission and the 12th manned launch mission. As usual, the astronauts will settle in Wentian Pavilion of Dongfeng Space City one week before the launch, and will participate in the joint inspection and testing of people, ships, rockets, and ground in the full-system launch drill organized by the launch site system, and “test drive” The “Shenzhou Seventeen” spacecraft. The day before the launch, the three astronauts of the “Shenzhou 17” crew will make their official debut.

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Chang’e 8 Lunar Mission is coming soon …!

​​On October 2nd 2023, during the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the China National Space Administration released an announcement on international cooperation opportunities for the Chang’e-8 mission….

As an important task of the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project, Chang’e 8 is planned to be launched around 2028. It will carry out lunar multi-physical field and regional geological profile detection and research, lunar-based earth observation and research, and lunar in-situ sample analysis and resources. In-situ utilization and experiments and research on small closed terrestrial ecosystems in the lunar surface environment will form a basic type of lunar scientific research station together with Chang’e-7 and others.

Chang’e 8 Lunar Mission brief .. Main goal is to build a basic model of the lunar research station with Chang’e 7 Lunar Mission.. in which Modules consist of  A lander, a Rover, and Operational Robot.. the Launch schedule within the Launch calendar of 2028 of using the International Icon the Chang Zheng- Long March 5 Carrier Rocket variant launching from Wenchang Space Launch Center, Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China….

China’s lunar exploration project adheres to the principles of “equality, mutual benefit, peaceful utilization, and win-win cooperation” and opens up opportunities for international cooperation on Chang’e-8 to the international community. Countries and international organizations are welcome to join and carry out mission-level, system-level, and stand-alone-level cooperation to jointly achieve More major original scientific discoveries will jointly promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.

➥International cooperation on the Chang’e-8 mission will give priority to mission-level cooperation that can carry out inter-vehicle interaction and joint detection, lunar surface robots with basic lunar surface operating capabilities, as well as other complementary scientific payloads and scientifically innovative cooperation projects.

➥The Chang’e-8 lander is open to 200kg payload resources, and the independent module mass does not exceed 100kg, which is used to carry out system-level and stand-alone-level cooperation projects.

➥The deadline for submitting a letter of intent for the Chang’e-8 mission international cooperation project is December 31, 2023. It is planned to complete the preliminary selection in April 2024 and the final selection in September to confirm the cooperation project.

The fourth, fifth and sixth phases of China’s lunar exploration project, deep space exploration launch schedule: The

fourth phase of the lunar exploration project:
Chang’e 4 will be launched in 2018,
Chang’e 6 will be launched in 2024,
Chang’e 7 will be launched in 2026,
Chang’e 8 will be launched in 2028

The fifth phase of the lunar exploration project:
manned lunar landing in 2030

The sixth phase of the lunar exploration project:
the International Lunar Research Station is launched in 2031

Deep space exploration:
Tianwen-2 is launched in 2025
Tianwen-3 is launched in 2028
Tianwen-4 is launched in 2030 launch

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