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Engine for carrier rocket

BEIJING: China has successfully tested an engine for its proposed new generation carrier rocket, which would be used for future manned space and lunar exploration flights, space officials confirmed on Monday. A spokesperson for the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp told Xinhua that the testing was a complete success. All indices of the engine were normal during the test of a120 tonnes liquid hydrogen and kerosene-fired engine, experts with the Aerospace Propulsion Academy of the corporation said. With a maximum propulsion of 120 tonnes, the engine will be three times as powerful as the country's existing Long March rocket carriers, experts said. The experts, who declined to be named, said the new rocket carrier will be non-toxic and pollution-free, and will enable China to put heavier satellites and moon exploration devices into orbit. — Xinhua

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