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Aerial shot of ignition tests on a liquid rocket engine in progress. /CCTV Plus
China successfully completed three ignition tests for liquid oxygen-kerosene engines on Sunday, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
This is the first time the country has conducted three ignition tests on two types of liquid oxygen-kerosene engines within a single day, showcasing China's capability to support high-frequency launches of the Long March rocket series in the future.
The tests, conducted on Sunday, involved two 120-tonne and one 18-tonne liquid oxygen-kerosene rocket engines. These pre-delivery acceptance tests ensure the engines meet required standards before final rocket assembly.
Engine testing is a crucial step in the research and development of rocket engines, involving dozens of different types of tests throughout the process.
The tests were carried out by the Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology, a subsidiary of CASC, at a facility in the Baolongyu area of Xi'an City, the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
The institute noted that this marks a major advancement in the country's testing and verification capabilities for the mass production and delivery of its new-generation launch vehicle engines, which will provide robust support for more frequent launch missions in the future.
The Baolongyu area has been operational for 20 years. In recent years, a series of measures have been adopted, including digital empowerment and technological innovation, to reduce the preparation time for the acceptance tests of the liquid oxygen and kerosene engines from five days to two days. This has significantly boosted working efficiency and helped ensure the timely delivery of rocket engines for China's next-generation launch vehicles.
(With input from Xinhua and CCTV Plus)