After the launch, which took place from a cosmodrome in the south-west of the country, the rocket is controlled
Using the latest technology, One Space Technology employees track the trajectory and location of the OS-X6B in real time.
Despite the fact that the launch was made on February 5 in the city of Chongqing in the south-west of the country at 17:05 local time (12:05 Moscow time), information about it became known only on Monday, February 8.
According to the chief engineer of the company, OneSpaceOS-X is a dedicated flight test platform for testing aerospace technology. She has proven herself successfully with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
A rocket whose popular name is ChongqingLiangjiang Star, reaches 9.4 meters in length. Its components are manufactured using 3D printing technology. The maximum orbital altitude that OS-X6B can reach is about 300 km.
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