The first Chizhou-made rocket assembly rolls off the production lineOn May 17, Anhui Xinghe Power Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. held a launch ceremony for the launch of rocket assembly and the completion and opening of the rocket engine test base. The first Chizhou-made "Zhishenxing-1" liquid carrier rocket was successfully assembled. The rocket officially entered the industrialization.According to reports, the "Zhishenxing-1" liquid launch vehicle rolled off the assembly line this time has a total length of 52 meters, a diameter of 3.35 meters, and a take-off weight of 257 tons. Sky" liquid oxygen/kerosene engine. The multi-return vortex conical gas generator, coaxial double-suction turbo pump, and multi-functional integrated combined valve adopted by "Zhishenxing-1" are all domestically pioneered, and are also at the leading level at the international level. The liquid launch vehicle that has been assembled this time will make its first flight next year, and it will be able to be reused about 50 times in the future.
"Plasma No. 1" will fly for the first time in Hainan!Athena, the goddess of wisdom in Greek mythology, is also known as Pallas. On the morning of January 25, Liu Baiqi, general manager of Beijing Galaxy Power Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Galaxy Power), the research and development unit of the medium-to-large reusable liquid rocket "Pallas 1", and his delegation went to Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Co., Ltd. for investigation , had in-depth exchanges with Fan Feng, member of the Hainan Commercial Development Party Committee and deputy general manager, and other matters related to the IPO.During the exchange, Galaxy Dynamics introduced the development progress and launch work plan of Pallas 1, sorted out the coordination between the early rocket system and the launch center, and proposed specific matters to be coordinated between the rocket system and the launch site system, measurement and control system, and satellite system interface. In view of the fact that Pallas 1 was launched from the Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Center for the first time, Galaxy Power combined with reality and innovated the launch mission organization model and proposed a "simple launch mode" plan. Liu Baiqi said that Galaxy Power has been committed to improving the launch and carrying capacity by improving the performance of rocket engines. It is expected that in November this year, Pallas 1 will be ready for launch. By then, people can appreciate the gathering of mankind on the shores of the South China Sea at the "Athena" The beauty of wisdom and technology on "Goddess".Hainan Shangfa introduced the company's situation, the progress of the launch center construction and the clear launch missions this year, and had in-depth exchanges with Galaxy Power. Discuss how to maximize the use efficiency of each launch station in the launch center based on full consideration of pre-launch preparation time and post-launch recovery time. Fan Feng thanked Galaxy Power for its trust and support to Hainan Commercial Development, and asked all participating departments to efficiently and quickly coordinate the matters to be coordinated. During the actual implementation process, fully consider the individual needs of this type of rocket, and match the cooperation model with low cost and high efficiency. , and continue to push forward work progress. We welcome the arrival of "Pallas One" with the most sincere attitude, the most professional spirit, and the most "commercial wisdom". The Launch Business Department, General Technology Department, Market Development Department, and Engineering Equipment Department participated in the meeting and exchanges.
"A first look at an assembled Galactic Energy Pallas-1 rocket."
Quote from: Alter Sachse on 03/10/2025 12:37 pm"A first look at an assembled Galactic Energy Pallas-1 rocket."Former is flight hardware footage from last November, Second is the old, 2023 Pathfinder.
In Chizhou, Anhui province, a 2-billion-yuan industrial fund and an ultra-streamlined approval mechanism have attracted multiple commercial aerospace projects from across the country to set up operations locally. The region's commercial aerospace sector is evolving from a detailed planning blueprint into a comprehensive industrial ecosystem encompassing "rockets + satellites + materials."At a rocket manufacturing facility in Chizhou, researchers are methodically assembling the second-stage propulsion system of the newly developed "Zhishenxing-1" liquid-fueled carrier rocket, ensuring that testing for this critical component can begin by the end of the month.As the first private company in China to achieve orbital launch capability [], the firm is targeting the maiden flight of the "Zhishenxing-1" in August 2025. Company executives noted that their rapid growth stems not only from convenient transportation and government support but also from the well-developed local supply chain.Xing Boqiang, Director of Power Manufacturing at Anhui Galactic Energy: "Supporting materials, including machining resources, are relatively complete here. Located in the Yangtze River Delta region, the area also benefits from abundant factor resource allocation. So far, we have successfully conducted 18 launches, deploying 77 satellites."
In the eyes of many, "rocket building" is a cutting-edge technology and a massive undertaking. However, with the introduction of a series of policies supporting the development of commercial aerospace, China's commercial rocket industry has grown rapidly. Recently, a commercial rocket production base in Chizhou, Anhui, has been busy installing and testing a new rocket model set for a test flight by the end of the year.CCTV reporter Wu Jun: I am currently in the rocket assembly workshop of this company. Behind me is the medium-large, reusable launcher codenamed "Zhìshénxīng-1." In the near future, this rocket will undergo an ignition test, so the installation work is currently very intensive. What we see now is the second-stage booster section. The engine was just hoisted into place yesterday afternoon, and today, the team is working on the installation and debugging of the pipelines and electrical systems. Once fully assembled, the rocket will be a massive structure—50 meters long and over 3 meters in diameter. So far, this rocket has completed key tests, including the verification of the retro-rocket system, engine reliability tests, and fairing separation tests. Its first orbital launch is scheduled for the end of this year, followed by recovery experiments.
