kelvin
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BS in Computer engineering, currently a M.S student in ML/simplified Chinese and English/he, him/中英文均可
Los Angeles, CA
Joined November 2019
@Skyrocket71 @planet4589 Because there are two type of platforms in GW constellation. Apparently 8A launched the smaller one this time. Official description: 卫星互联网低轨卫星研制团队实施了共用平台设计，根据每颗卫星的功能及规模差异，设计了大、小两个平台，切换自如、无缝衔接.
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@TAbusnardo @raz_liu Naming is a bit like CZ-12 and CZ-12A. From the names HOS reported to local gov, HOS-1 and 2 are sea launch platforms, HOS-3 is a recovery boat.(for now)
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Updates on launch infrastructures: 1. CZ-10 VABs is now above the ground level. CZ-5 MLP is in 5B config 2. CZ10 service tower; 2 new MLPs for CZ-5, and CZ7,8 3. Haiyang is constructing a sea launch platform capable of launching CZ-12A or heavier LVs 4. PR-2 TEL is under testing
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@duandang This is a CZ-8A launch. There will be a lot similar launch trajectory in the future. ex: check the trajectory vs CZ-12 debut launch.
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@PambaRed @PhazzeeYeehaw When Landspace is able to build and mass produce TQ-12B. We have zero updates on TQ-12B yet, and heard some negative rumors on TQ-12A performance from ZQ-2E debut flight, which causing delays of ZQ-2E Y2.
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@GrumpyG53751044 @raz_liu Also, compare this rendering with the latest Sentinel-2 image of the launch complex labeled LC-140.
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@GrumpyG53751044 @raz_liu Don’t you think the ZK-2 might be too wide (3*3.35m) for the HIF in the 1st pic?
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@GrumpyG53751044 @raz_liu That is 100% TL-3 launch complex. We have multiple ground footage confirmation.
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@GrumpyG53751044 Yes, from the length of the transport erector, it looks like TE only transports the 1st stage and interstage section. The crane will stack the 2nd stage and payload fairing on the pad.
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@KVP424 The Oriental Maritime Space Port (OMSP) showcased a model of the purposed launch platform in 2023
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@TAbusnardo @Cosmic_Penguin The 75 km hopper is the same one that performed the previous 10 km hop, with some modifications.
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Rumors and my guesses: CZ-12A: 3.8m diameter, 7*gas-generator methalox engines(Longyun-70 or possibly YF-209 in the future), sea launch/recovery capability. CZ-12B: >4m diameter, 9*gas-generator kerosene engines with (likely) 9*1090kN take-off thrust.
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