Tracking the evolution of the ChangZheng 9
A small correction: the LM-9 kerolox version is still on track for a 2028-2030 launch, the revised reuse version (methane powered) is schedule for 2035, so it`s not a delay or engine swap, more of an evolving to the next step.
> they are fielding a super-heavy lift rocket that would enable crewed lunar and potentially Martian missions.
How about launching the SatNet Internet service constellation?
https://circleid.com/posts/20220203-update-on-china-satnets-guowang-broadband-constellation-can-they-do-it
A small correction: the LM-9 kerolox version is still on track for a 2028-2030 launch, the revised reuse version (methane powered) is schedule for 2035, so it`s not a delay or engine swap, more of an evolving to the next step.
> they are fielding a super-heavy lift rocket that would enable crewed lunar and potentially Martian missions.
How about launching the SatNet Internet service constellation?
https://circleid.com/posts/20220203-update-on-china-satnets-guowang-broadband-constellation-can-they-do-it