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Title: China's Xuntian Space Telescope (CSST/Chinese Survey Space Telescope)
Post by: Blackstar on 02/18/2023 02:00 am

https://www.leonarddavid.com/chinas-space-telescope-new-details/

Title: Re: China's Xuntian Space Telescope (CSST/Chinese Survey Space Telescope)
Post by: Don2 on 02/18/2023 09:04 pm

This seems like an improved Hubble. Docks to the space station for easy servicing. Wide field. Modern instruments.
This will give China some capabilities nobody else has and make them a serious player in astronomy.

Title: Re: China's Xuntian Space Telescope (CSST/Chinese Survey Space Telescope)
Post by: leovinus on 02/18/2023 09:07 pm

Great pictures. Much to ponder but wouldn't it be easier to merge with the existing Xuntian thread? (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=55473.0)

Title: Re: China's Xuntian Space Telescope (CSST/Chinese Survey Space Telescope)
Post by: Blackstar on 02/18/2023 11:57 pm

I'd argue that the other thread should be moved here. It's a science project, not a "Chinese launcher" project.