Final Assembly Test Completed for China's Lijian-1 Y6 Carrier Rocket
China's Lijian-1 Y6 carrier rocket has successfully finished its final assembly test as planned in Guangzhou, located in Guangdong Province in southern China, as reported by its developer, CAS Space.
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The final assembly test of China's Lijian-1 Y6 carrier rocket has been successfully completed in Guangzhou, located in Guangdong Province, as confirmed by the rocket's developer, CAS Space.
Having also undergone a successful factory review, the carrier rocket is set to transport 11 satellites in a launch scheduled for late December this year.
During the test, the rocket utilized a self-developed initiator for the first time, alongside other innovative products that significantly reduced operating costs and shortened the production cycle, according to CAS Space. These products are particularly well-suited for the mass production of rockets and the ongoing operation of launch services.
In final assembly, a 3.35-meter diameter fairing was riveted, secured, sprayed, and delivered.
The Lijian-1 series, which serves as the main rocket for China's commercial space industry, is known for its high success rate, significant reliability, and cost-effective performance. To date, this rocket series has successfully launched a total of 57 satellites over five flight missions.
CAS Space is a commercial spaceflight enterprise established by the Institute of Mechanics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
China's commercial space sector is witnessing rapid development. In 2023, the country conducted 67 rocket launches, including 13 private commercial missions, with 12 of these successfully placing rockets into orbit.
Significantly, the Central Economic Work Conference in December 2023 identified the commercial space industry as a strategic emerging sector, a designation that was reiterated in the 2024 government work report presented during this year's Two Sessions, the annual meetings of China's top legislative and advisory bodies.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
Having also undergone a successful factory review, the carrier rocket is set to transport 11 satellites in a launch scheduled for late December this year.
During the test, the rocket utilized a self-developed initiator for the first time, alongside other innovative products that significantly reduced operating costs and shortened the production cycle, according to CAS Space. These products are particularly well-suited for the mass production of rockets and the ongoing operation of launch services.
In final assembly, a 3.35-meter diameter fairing was riveted, secured, sprayed, and delivered.
The Lijian-1 series, which serves as the main rocket for China's commercial space industry, is known for its high success rate, significant reliability, and cost-effective performance. To date, this rocket series has successfully launched a total of 57 satellites over five flight missions.
CAS Space is a commercial spaceflight enterprise established by the Institute of Mechanics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
China's commercial space sector is witnessing rapid development. In 2023, the country conducted 67 rocket launches, including 13 private commercial missions, with 12 of these successfully placing rockets into orbit.
Significantly, the Central Economic Work Conference in December 2023 identified the commercial space industry as a strategic emerging sector, a designation that was reiterated in the 2024 government work report presented during this year's Two Sessions, the annual meetings of China's top legislative and advisory bodies.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
