Tag: Chinese space program
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Qingzhou: China’s Next-Gen Cargo Ship for Tiangong
Overview: Qingzhou Takes Shape as a Next-Generation Cargo Craft China is accelerating development of a new, low-cost cargo spacecraft designed to support its Tiangong space station. Known as Qingzhou, which translates to “Light Ship,” the project is being steered by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. While details remain guarded,…
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Qingzhou: China’s Next-Gen, Low-Cost Cargo Ship for the Tiangong Space Station
Introduction: A newer logistics spine for Tiangong China is accelerating development of a next-generation, low-cost cargo spacecraft to resupply its Tiangong space station. Named Qingzhou, which translates to “Light Ship,” the design is being developed by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The program aims to reduce cost per kilogram…