When completed, the 25 tonne thrust YF-79 will be the world’s most powerful expander cycle hydrogen-oxygen engine. Photo: Handout
China closes in on deep space ambitions with latest rocket engine test
- Researchers have completed an essential step in the development of its next generation engine for the Long March 9 rocket
- Experiments confirm the engine’s suitability for complex space missions, including crewed moon landings and deeper space exploration
When completed, the 25 tonne thrust YF-79 will be the world’s most powerful expander cycle hydrogen-oxygen engine. Photo: Handout
