China Launches Reusable Experimental Spacecraft Mission

Reusable Experimental Spacecraft mission marks a new step in China’s space technology development.

China launched a reusable experimental spacecraft into space. The Long March-2F carrier rocket carried the spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

Chinese officials said the spacecraft will perform scientific experiments. It will test and verify reusable space technology. Experts expect the mission to support the future development of reusable space vehicles.

Reports say the main goal of the mission is to provide technical support. This support will help China design spacecraft that can fly multiple times.

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Earlier, China’s self-developed hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft YH-1000S completed its first test flight. The flight took place in Chongqing Municipality in southwest China.

The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics said engineers installed a high-performance hybrid power system in the aircraft. A new energy vehicle company helped develop the system.

The academy stated that the YH-1000S performs better than its predecessor, YH-1000. It requires a shorter distance for takeoff and landing. It can carry more weight and fly longer distances. The earlier YH-1000 completed its first flight in May last year.

China continues to strengthen its aerospace research through projects like the Reusable Experimental Spacecraft.