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New FT-1 SLV (links)
Hello All,
China's CASIC firm has unveiled a new, road-mobile satellite launch vehicle called the FT-1, which they are promoting as being capable of conducting emergency launches of satellites on short notice. The 20 meter (65 feet) tall, three-stage solid propellant vehicle (which has a small liquid propellant fourth stage that is integral with its satellite payload) is transported by and launched from a semi-tractor trailer truck. The unanswered question is: Who would need such a capability? Also: In its second space launch in less than 24 hours, China successfully launched a small satellite aboard an FT-1 a few hours ago, but in a break with their previous policy, only a single (and apparently computer-edited) photograph of the launch has been released. There is speculation that the FT-1 is an anti-satellite weapon, whose liquid propellant fourth stage could serve as a maneuverable "bus" (like the liquid propellant post-boost vehicle of a multi-warhead [MIRV-equipped] ICBM) for taking multiple homing weapons within striking distance of GPS navigation satellites. Below are links to information on the FT-1: http://spaceflightnow.com/2014/11/2...me-in-24-hours/ http://www.c4isrnet.com/article/201...launch-vehicle- http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/in...p?topic=36044.0 [this link has numerous pictures of an FT-1 model, showing its grid fins and launch truck] https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...0.0.dBDcXvTs_oY I hope this information will be helpful.
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In a wartime situation and the enemy is disabling your satellites, you may want a rapid reaction capability to put up new ones. Interesting articles... |
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