"The test run assessed the compatibility of the engine with the stand which utilizes advanced steam active ejector technology, according to the Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology, the system's developer."
Equipped with the largest steam ejector pump set in the country, the simulation stand can recreate high-vacuum conditions essential for testing the engine's performance. The test run simulated the engine's full operation, which lasts for about 1,000 seconds.
In 2023, China began its manned lunar exploration program, with the goal of achieving a manned lunar landing by 2030. As part of this mission, China is developing several critical spacecraft and vehicles, including the Long March-10 rocket, the Mengzhou manned spacecraft, and the Lanyue lunar lander, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
The successful test of the propulsion system for the Long March-10 carrier rocket's first stage was completed in June 2024, marking another step toward China's ambitious lunar goals.
Based on a Xinhua News Agency article
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