China's Lijian-1 Rocket Breaks Records by Launching 26 Satellites into Orbit

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The Lijian-1 carrier rocket, developed by Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology (CAS Space), was successfully launched.

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It carried a record-breaking payload of 26 satellites into orbit, making it the largest number launched by a single Chinese rocket.

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The Lijian-1 is currently China’s largest operational propellant launch vehicle, fueled by solid propellant.

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Measuring 98 feet (30 meters) in length, the rocket generates an impressive 400,000 pounds (181,437 kilograms) of thrust at liftoff.

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The rocket's successful second flight demonstrates the maturity of its technology and the improvement of its reliability.

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The launched satellite will primarily be used for technology verification and commercial remote sensing information services.

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These satellites will provide valuable data and contribute to various applications such as remote sensing, communication, and scientific research.

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The Lijian-1's capacity to deliver up to 1,500 kilograms into sun-synchronous orbits (SSO) marks a significant improvement compared to previous Chinese commercial space rockets.

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CAS Space plans to enhance China's solid propellant launch vehicle capabilities, including developing a sea launch platform and creating a new solid rocket with a larger diameter of 3.5 meters.

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