China launches powerful Jielong-3 rocket, paves way for more commercial missions

A 1, 500 kg cargo does be carried by Jielong- 3 into a 500 km sun-synchronous orbit. China Rocket Co. has recently stated that the rocket had transport more than 20 satellites at a launch cost of less than US$ 10, 000 per kg, which is the lowest possible price for small-lift rockets worldwide.

Although their load sizes are considerably smaller, the launch costs are comparable to those of other Chinese small-lift rockets, such as the Long March 11.

Jielong-3 is comparable to the potent Lijian-1, which debuted in 2022.

Lijian- 1 was created by CAS Space, a Guangzhou-based business spinoff of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and it is capable of sending 1, 500 kg of cargo to an orbit that is 500 km long and simultaneous with the sun.

Galactic Energy, whose Ceres-1 jet made its debut trip in November 2020, is one of several commercial car start businesses in China.

A 300 pounds load can be delivered by Ceres-1 to a 500 km sun-synchronous circle.

Galactic Energy, based in Beijing, launched at least seven Vesta- 1 launch in 2023, an increase from four in 2020–2022.

Landspace, whose release of the Zhuque- 2 in 2023 was the first successful load delivery by a liquid oxygen-methane rocket in the world, is likewise involved. This development revolutionized China’s use of low-cost wet propellants.

Gravity-1 was launched by Orienspace from a ship off the coast of northeast Shandong province in January, making it one of the largest missiles ever.

The rocket is the most potent launch vehicle created by a secret Chinese company because it can build payloads up to 6,500 kg into low-earth orbit.

A small-lift rocket may carry payloads up to 2, 000 kg, medium-sized rockets may easily have more than 20, 000kg, and big rocket types you. The Falcon Heavy from SpaceX may launch up to 64, 000 kg into orbit.