Hey space fans! Have you heard about China’s awesome new rocket? It’s called the XZY-1, and it just passed a super important test! Let’s find out more. 🌟
What’s the XZY-1 Rocket?
The XZY-1 is a brand-new type of rocket made by a company in China called Space Epoch. What’s really cool about this rocket is that it’s made of stainless steel, just like the forks and spoons we use every day! 🍴 This makes the rocket strong and able to handle high temperatures.
Another amazing thing is that it’s powered by special engines that use liquid oxygen and methane. These are fuels that help the rocket blast off into space! 💥
The Big Test
On December 5th, at a place called the Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port in China, the XZY-1 rocket was put to the test. It fired up its engines for a full 20 seconds! That’s a long time for a rocket test. During the test, its powerful engine, which can produce as much force as lifting 70 tons (that’s like 12 elephants!), ran perfectly. 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘
This test was super important because it showed that the rocket’s systems are working well. It also proved that the special test stand (that’s like a platform where they test the rocket) works great too!
Why Is This Important?
This rocket can be reused after it splashes down in the ocean. That means after it goes to space, it can come back and be used again! 🌊♻️ This is good for the environment and helps save resources.
China is making big strides in space technology, and the XZY-1 is a big part of that. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll get to see rockets like this up close or even go to space yourself! 🚀
Stay Tuned!
Space exploration is super exciting, and there’s always something new happening. Keep your eyes on the stars and never stop dreaming! ✨
Reference(s):
China conducts static firing test of XZY-1 verification rocket
cgtn.com
