China's Orbital Carrier Concept Promises Drones From Space
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China publicized a concept for an orbital mothership called Luan Niao as part of the South Heaven Gate project, envisioned to launch 88 Xuan Nu autonomous drones from space. The behemoth would be about 800 feet long with a 2,244-foot wingspan and up to 120,000 tons, but experts say the energy and engineering hurdles make it a distant fantasy, despite reflecting rapid aerospace ambitions.
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