China's First Private Liquid-Fuel Rocket Launches Successfully
Key Achievements
- Beijing Tianbing Technology Co. successfully launched a kerosene-oxygen rocket on Sunday.
- The TL-2 rocket, developed by Space Pioneer, is the first privately built liquid-fuel rocket to reach orbit in China.
- The rocket is capable of lifting 15 tons of payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and aims to launch batches of up to 60.
Implications
- The launch marks a significant step forward for China's private space industry.
- It demonstrates the growing capabilities of Chinese private companies in the aerospace sector.
- The TL-2 rocket is expected to enhance China's ability to launch satellites and other payloads into space.
Technical Details
- The TL-2 rocket is a two-stage, liquid-propellant rocket with a length of approximately 50 meters.
- It uses a kerosene-oxygen engine in its first stage and a hydrogen-oxygen engine in its second stage.
- The rocket is designed to lift up to 15 tons of payload to LEO, which is comparable to the capabilities of China's state-owned rockets.
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