China is developing a new generation of round-trip space | 'Air-sky aircraft' that can be used repeatedly

How to recycle satellite launch rockets has always been a key issue for the space industry. According to a report from the China Youth Daily, the China Academy of Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation has learned that at present, China is developing a new generation of space shuttle aircraft. The aircraft is an executable space launch mission. And repeatedly used the 'air sky plane', the project name is 'Tengyun project'.

CPPCC National Committee member Zhang Hongwen, head of the Third Institute of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, said in an interview with reporters that 'air and sky planes' can carry people as well as deliver goods. The former can meet the needs of space tourism, transporting astronauts, etc. It can be used for satellite launches, space station cargo replenishment, space emergency rescue, etc. In addition, unlike the existing rocket launch recovery method, a new generation of spacecraft can take off from an ordinary airport, put the spacecraft into orbit, or bring aerospace A revolution in the mode of transport. At present, the project is in the early stage of technological development.

Zhang Hongwen also revealed the latest progress in the development of China's solar unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) project, which aims to build an airborne LAN near space. Currently, this solar unmanned aerial vehicle is undergoing a scientific flight test and is expected to be applied in some areas at the end of this year.