From staged high-frequency launches to year-round regular launches, the pace of Lijian-1 is accelerating. In the second half of this year, not only will there be launches every month, but two sea launch missions are also planned. So far, Lijian-1 has launched 105 satellites into space, with a total mass of more than 15 tons in orbit. What supports this high-density rhythm is not only the reliability of the rocket itself, but also the overall improvement of the launch site's support capabilities. Now, Lijian-1 has gradually met the conditions for "flight-based" launch.
Meng Xiangfu, deputy commander-in-chief of China Aerospace Lijian-1 launch vehicle:The second half of the year will start a normal rhythm of monthly launches. Relying on China Aerospace's proprietary launch stations and technical workshops in the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone, the Lijian-1 carrier rocket has achieved flight-like operation, and the test launch cycle at the launch site has been compressed to 10 days.
In addition to the accelerated pace of land launches, sea launches are also advancing simultaneously. In order to successfully carry out sea launch missions, a number of key technologies have been verified in previous missions, and Lijian-1 is ready to carry out sea launch missions.
Meng Xiangfu, deputy commander-in-chief of China Aerospace Lijian-1 launch vehicle:In the second half of this year, two sea launches are planned with guaranteed land launch frequencies. At present, the sea launch mission is progressing smoothly, and the launch conditions have been met to adapt to the high orbit and low inclination requirements of satellites, so as to better provide cost-effective and high-experience launch services to global users.