Introduction: China has successfully test-flown its first fully 3D printed turbojet engine, reaching an altitude of 13,000 feet, marking a pivotal moment in aerospace technology. This demonstrates the potential of additive manufacturing to transform traditional engine production and challenges the global aerospace dynamics. Illustration of China’s first fully 3D printed turbojet engine successfully test-flown at … Read more
According to reports from Yicai, China’s commercial space sector has entered a period of intensive launches. In the past 25 days, our country has conducted nine rocket launches, of which five launches served the State Grid Constellation (GW Constellation), a broadband internet satellite project led by China Satellite Network Group, which is regarded as the … Read more
According to Interesting Engineering, a website focused on industrial science, the team from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KITECH) has successfully manufactured a titanium alloy space fuel tank using Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology, which has passed extreme environmental testing. The Ti64 titanium alloy container successfully withstood the combined impact of -196°C ultra-low … Read more
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet is one of the key future plans in China’s telecommunications industry. By deploying a large-scale satellite constellation in near-Earth orbits of 200-2000 kilometers, it aims to build a global real-time information transmission network and provide high-speed internet access services through satellite systems. Compared to high-orbit satellites, LEO satellites have … Read more
When metal 3D printing meets the harsh environment of space, a heat pipe radiator that reduces weight by 50% and a shape memory alloy radiator with a 6:1 deployment ratio are two new cases that are must-sees in the field of aerospace thermal management. Let’s take a look at what applications these are. Real Challenges … Read more
Pioneering Example | Chen Fangyun: Devoted to National Prosperity, Striving Not for Personal Gain. A star in the sky bears his name, And the whole nation mourns for him alone. He lives in a dilapidated hut, Yet he has created 200 billion wealth for China, Those earth-shattering events that affect every Chinese person’s fate, Hide … Read more
Solar power generation has become one of the most important renewable energy sources on Earth, but have you ever thought about what would happen if we could collect solar energy in space? In space, there is no atmosphere to block the sunlight, and with no day-night cycle, solar radiation can be received continuously for 24 … Read more
On April 11, 2025, exciting news emerged from China’s aerospace sector—the first “space-class” 3D printing device specifically designed for the space environment has officially been launched! This device not only achieves high-precision metal printing in microgravity environments but also marks a significant addition to China’s technological arsenal in deep space exploration, laying a crucial foundation … Read more
After the 30th third-generation Beidou satellite was successfully put into its preset orbit by a Long March-3B carrier rocket on Tuesday morning, the United Nations Office for Outer Space sent a video message commending China for its peaceful use of space technology and its promotion of international cooperation. Since China initiated the construction of the … Read more
As is well known, the aerospace industry has always used only the best: after all, orbital applications have very high reliability requirements, and the environmental demands during the launch, operation, and necessary landing of space components are also very stringent. Therefore, to date, the aerospace industry has primarily relied on technologies specifically developed for such … Read more