The rocket platform used to launch Zhongxing 8 is the same series of rockets used in the previous failed launch.
They are all Chang 3 series rockets.
However, the Chang 3B rocket that was used for the first launch last time will be used this time. The Chang 3 rocket that has been developed for a longer time will be used.
As an old model rocket that has been developed and used for more than ten years, it is relatively durable in all aspects.
Compared with the new generation of Chang Sanyi, Chang San is inferior to him in all aspects.
But such a battle-tested rocket will be eliminated in a few years.
Because its thrust is too small, the geosynchronous orbit (GTO) payload is 1.45 tons, which is far inferior to the Changsanyi with a carrying capacity of 5.5 tons, and cannot meet the increasing launch load requirements.
However, this time it was a single-star launch, and the carrying capacity could still meet the launch requirements.
As the first rocket launch mission since the rocket launch failure in February, everyone at the Rocket Research Institute attaches great importance to it.
Factory 112, as a rocket engine manufacturing plant affiliated to the Rocket Research Institute, is even more so.
Although the cause of the last launch failure has been identified, it is not their problem.
But they still have the attitude that they can't make any mistakes.
After all, as mentioned before, unqualified valves will be sent back as qualified products without any repairs when they are returned for repair.
This incident happened in Factory 112.
After the accident, when the accident investigation was conducted, dozens of leaders in the entire factory were held accountable for this incident.
The director of the factory immediately gave up the job and was assigned to work as a general worker in a factory on the border.
"Director Chen, how is the factory preparing for this launch mission?"
Zhang Xingyang walked around the workshop and asked as he looked.
Chen Chunming, who had just replaced the former factory director who was sent to the frontier, wiped the sweat from his forehead and said nervously:
"Everyone attaches great importance to this upcoming launch mission. The parts in each system have been checked several times to ensure that there are no problems!"
"I've seen your resume. You were originally the director of a rocket launcher production unit?"
Zhang Xingyang raised a question that seemed to be irrelevant.
"Yes, yes, I used to be at the Second Machinery Factory in Western Henan."
The factory is very hot in the summer. Although the fans on both sides of the factory building are blowing constantly, I still feel the heat surrounding me.
Although the Rocket Research Institute and the Second Henan West Machinery Factory are both under the Aerospace Industry Corporation.
However, the levels of the Rocket Research Institute, which is directly affiliated with the parent company, and the Second Henan Machinery Factory, which is affiliated with Yudi Aerospace, are quite different.
So although Factory 112 seems to be a bit of a hot-butt place now, for Chen Chunming, it is definitely considered a high promotion.
"If I remember correctly, the Second Machinery Factory in Western Henan Province should produce multiple rocket launchers."
Zhang Xingyang, who has a photographic memory, will certainly not be mistaken.
"Although there is only one word difference between rocket launchers and rockets, and they both use rocket engines, rockets have stricter requirements than rocket launchers, which can even be said to be stringent."
Of course Chen Chunming understands the difference between the two, especially after he took office, he did a lot of homework.
"Dean Zhang, although I worked in a rocket launcher factory before, I also understand that rockets are more complicated than rocket launchers, and there are more precautions."
"We have vigorously promoted the zero-return system of the quality management system and strive to eliminate all problems in the self-inspection stage before leaving the factory."
Zhang Xingyang nodded and said:
"We must do a good job in quality management. Quality is our lifeblood. No problems can occur no matter what!"
"The YF-21B engines of the Changsan first-class engine have all completed the final overhaul before leaving the factory. As for the YF-24D and YF-73 engines of the second- and third-class engines, they are still undergoing factory inspection!"
Chen Chunming was also unambiguous and gave the current maintenance status of each engine required by the Chang-3 rocket.
In fact, this speed is quite beyond Zhang Xingyang's expectations.
Although these engines are commonly used in the Changsan series, there are stocks in the warehouse of Factory 112.
But since the last accident, the production of Factory 112 has been stagnant because many people were punished during the accident investigation.
Therefore, these engines are estimated to be in stock produced half a year ago.
It is really not easy to re-inspect and repair these previously produced engines in such a short period of time, and it seems that they still spend a lot of effort to conduct various inspections.
"During the inspection process, we eliminated hundreds of possible hidden dangers and replaced dozens of parts that may have caused the crisis."
Chen Chunming still promptly told Zhang Xingyang about the work he had done for everyone in Factory 112.
"The Rocket Academy will never forget your work, and you will have many tasks ahead."
Of course Zhang Xingyang understood what the other party meant, but whether he was producing a new liquid oxygen kerosene engine or the previous engine, the number of orders would not be small.
Zhang Xingyang naturally wanted to urge them again:
"You should also have heard that the institute is currently developing a new rocket engine as the main force for future commercial launches."
"So, Director Chen, don't worry, we are still busy behind the scenes!"
As an engine manufacturing unit under the Rocket Research Institute, Factory 112 relies almost entirely on the Rocket Research Institute for its livelihood. The Rocket Research Institute can give them more manufacturing tasks, and they can also have more food to eat.
Although the country has been vigorously promoting the reform of state-owned enterprises in the past two years and bringing them to the market.
However, it is still too difficult for units like 112 to face civilian customers.
After all, it’s hard to imagine what a private person or a private company would need a rocket engine for? !
And as a component of some kind of mass killer, rocket engines are actually very difficult to export.
Even twenty or thirty years later, the number of countries in the world that can assemble and build their own rockets can be counted on one hand.
So why do others import this thing?
Are we blatantly telling others that we are developing our own missiles?
Then just wait for Yingjiang's iron fist.
However, according to the current international pursuit of low-cost rocket launches, as long as the Rocket Research Institute maintains successful launches, accidents like the last time will not occur again.
Next, there will definitely be a steady stream of orders, especially for new rockets that will be equipped with a new generation of liquid oxygen and kerosene engines.
It is also able to reduce costs to a level that others will not believe if you tell them.
"Dean Chen, the good days of Factory 112 are yet to come!"
After walking out of the workshop, Zhang Xingyang spread his arms and stretched.
Although I can't let other people in the country make profits with me for the time being, it would be great if at least the people in the aerospace system can live a better life!
Chen Chunming looked at the young and energetic Zhang Xingyang and felt that he seemed to be much younger.
He followed him at a trot and asked:
"Dean Zhang, when will Factory 112 be given more manufacturing tasks?"
