China space technology – Charm

China’s electromagnetic rocket launch technology could change the way we go to space

2 months ago06 mins

China is developing a ground-based boost system that would accelerate a rocket along a track, using electricity. China is pushing an unconventional launch idea that could change the economics of reaching orbit: instead of igniting rockets at ground level and spending huge amounts of chemical propellant just to claw through the thickest part of the…

China’s new space tech could help Astronauts survive on the moon without resupply missions

Cs news1 year ago04 mins

Researchers in China say they have discovered a new way to make the Moon more livable. The team was able to extract water from lunar soil and use it to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into oxygen and chemicals that can be used as fuel. The findings were published in the Cell Press journal Joule. Lu…