CAS Space plans first offshore launch of ZK-1 carrier rocket
According to IT Home, CAS Space plans the first offshore launch of the Lijian-1 carrier rocket in waters near Guangdong, aiming to conduct an 'One Rocket, Three Satellites' mission and broaden launch boundaries with land-sea dual operations. The report notes that Lijian-17 completed integration testing and is planned for a near-term sea-based launch; offshore launches offer higher landing-zone safety and a looser launch window. The rocket is described as 30 meters long, with a 2.65-meter core diameter, a takeoff weight of 135 tons, and a takeoff thrust of 200 tons, capable of carrying 1.5 tons to 500-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit and 2 tons to low Earth orbit.
Key facts
- 01CAS Space plans first offshore launch of Lijian-1 near Guangdong for an One Rocket Three Satellites mission
- 02Lijian-17 completed integration testing and is slated for near-term sea-based launch
- 03Offshore launch benefits include higher landing-zone safety and fewer launch window constraints
- 04Rocket specs: 30 m length, 2.65 m diameter, 135 t liftoff weight, 200 t thrust; payloads 1.5 t to 500 km SSO, 2 t to LEO
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