Rocket engine is part of plan to put astronauts on the moon
"The results of the engine's test run today have successfully met relevant requirements. The start and shutdown of the engine and its operation smoothness in high- and low-working conditions have been assessed, and the relevant parameters have been obtained," Zhou Xianqi, a researcher at CASC's Xi'an Aerospace Propulsion Institute, toldThe institute plans to conduct several high-altitude simulation tests of the engine later this year as next steps.
The Long March 10 will be around 295 feet tall and have three, 16 feet diameter first stage cores. It will have a mass at takeoff of 463,000 pounds . It will be capable of launching 59,500 pounds into lunar transfer orbit. China plans to hold a test launch of the rocket in 2027.
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