Andrew is a freelance space journalist with a focus on reporting on China's rapidly growing space sector. He began writing for Space.com in 2019 and writes for SpaceNews, IEEE Spectrum, National Geographic, Sky & Telescope, New Scientist and others.
Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesTeams at the new Hainan commercial space launch site conducted tests with the first Long March 8A rocket including integration with the launch pad and fueling. The new launcher is now set to fly for the first time around December.
The rocket's developer, the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology , says the rocket is a modified version of the8. It boasts an increased payload capacity and enhanced mission adaptability and will provide crucial support for large-scale satellite constellation deployment, according to CALT. The Long March 8A is an expendable rocket which can send a payload of up to 7.7 tons to a 435 miles sun-synchronous orbit .
The new Long March 8A achieves this greater lifting power with upgraded second stage liquid hydrogen-liquid oxygen engines. The 8A also features a payload fairing measuring 17 feet in diameter, allowing it to carry more volume and thus moreContact me with news and offers from other Future brands The Long March 8 and its 8A variant have a dedicated launch pad at the new Hainan commercial launch site. This, along with China's ambitious constellation plans, means we are likely to see regular launches of the rocket series.to CALT. First teams will need to assess the damage to the spaceport from Typhoon Yagi, which hit Hainan over the weekend.
Andrew is a freelance space journalist with a focus on reporting on China's rapidly growing space sector. He began writing for Space.com in 2019 and writes for SpaceNews, IEEE Spectrum, National Geographic, Sky & Telescope, New Scientist and others. Andrew first caught the space bug when, as a youngster, he saw Voyager images of other worlds in our solar system for the first time. Away from space, Andrew enjoys trail running in the forests of Finland.
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