Chinese private company launched OS-X6B smart suborbital rocket

After the launch, which took place from a cosmodrome in the south-west of the country, the rocket is controlled

remotely. Moreover, in the event of an engine failure, it can continue flying in autonomous mode. 

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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