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China to Develop Its Own Starship-Like Spacecraft

China is developing its own version of SpaceX's Starship, the Long March 9, which was unveiled at the China Air Show. The Long March 9 will feature a fully reusable design similar to Starship, with maneuver-enhancing flaps and powered by 30 YF-215 engines using liquid oxygen and methane. It is expected to launch in 2033, while Starship has already conducted multiple test flights and is set to support NASA's Artemis 3 mission in 2025. The Long March 9's design may still change, as China has previously altered its rocket plans.

via Space.com|

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China's Rocket Innovations Echo SpaceX's Starship Design

China has unveiled a new design for its Long March 9 rocket, which closely resembles SpaceX's Starship. The updated rocket features a fully reusable first stage powered by 30 YF-215 engines, similar to Starship's 33 Raptor engines, both using methane and liquid oxygen. The design also includes a reusable upper stage with flaps akin to Starship's. China plans to launch this rocket by 2033, while a Chinese startup, Cosmoleap, is also developing a reusable rocket inspired by SpaceX's technology.

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China's Space Ambitions Mirror SpaceX with New Starship-like Designs

China has unveiled a concept for its Long March 9 rocket, which closely resembles SpaceX's Starship in design, featuring a two-stage, fully reusable configuration with similar aerodynamic flaps and fuel engines. This isn't the first time China's space program has been accused of mimicking SpaceX's designs, as seen with previous projects and promotional materials. The Long March 9 aims to deliver Chinese astronauts to the Moon by the 2030s, following NASA's planned crewed landing in 2026.

via Futurism|

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China's Space Ambitions Mirror SpaceX with New Rocket Innovations

China's latest design for its Long March 9 super heavy-lift rocket closely resembles SpaceX's Starship, featuring a fully reusable first stage with 30 methane and liquid oxygen-fueled engines. This design shift reflects China's strategy to emulate SpaceX's advancements in reusable rocket technology as both nations compete in a new space race, particularly focusing on lunar exploration and settlement. While the U.S. currently leads with SpaceX's Starship, China's evolving designs indicate its intent to catch up in developing reusable spaceflight capabilities.

via WIRED|

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China's Advancements in Raptor-like Engines Propel Super Heavy Rockets

China is making progress in developing full-flow staged-combustion-cycle methane engines to power its reusable Long March 9 super heavy-lift launcher. The engines, which produce 200 tons of thrust, have undergone successful hot fire tests and are comparable to SpaceX's Raptor engine. The development of these engines will support China's plans for future large-scale deep space exploration, including a Mars landing. However, challenges remain in terms of complex system configuration, integrated layout, and controlling the ignition process. Strengthening efforts in related technologies is crucial to complete this technically difficult project and achieve low-cost, highly reliable, and rapidly reusable engines.

via SpaceNews|

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