Tianlong-2

Space Pioneer has signed 10 launch orders for its Tianlong-2 rocket.

The Tianlong-2 launch used rocket-grade kerosene derived from coal supplied through cooperation with the 165 Institute of CASC’s Academy of Aerospace Liquid Propulsion Technology.

The Tianlong-2 rocket used 85-ton-thrust YF-102 gas-generator engines developed by CASC rather than Space Pioneer’s Tianhuo engines.

Three YF-102 engines powered the first stage of the Tianlong-2 rocket developed by private company Space Pioneer.

The Tianlong-2 lifted off from a transport erector launcher at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 4:48 a.m. Eastern on 2023-04-02.

The three-stage Tianlong-2 is capable of carrying 1,500 kg to a 500-kilometer-altitude sun-synchronous orbit.

Tianlong-2 used 85-ton-thrust YF-102 gas-generator engines incorporating 3D-printed components developed by CASC.

If successful, a Tianlong-2 orbital launch would make Space Pioneer the first privately funded Chinese company to reach orbit with a liquid propellant rocket.

Space Pioneer is preparing to launch the Tianlong-2 kerosene-liquid oxygen medium-lift launcher from Jiuquan spaceport.

The Tianlong-2 rocket is capable of carrying 2,000 kg to low Earth orbit (LEO).

The YF-102 engines powering Tianlong-2 are developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

The Tianlong-2 rocket is capable of carrying 1,500 kg to a 500-kilometer-altitude sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).

The YF-102 engines used on Tianlong-2 are manufactured utilizing 3D printing techniques.

Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-2 kerosene-liquid oxygen rocket was expected to launch from Jiuquan in the first quarter of 2023.

Space Pioneer completed WDR tests of its first Tianlong-2 rocket at a site near Tianjin.

Space Pioneer is planning the first launch of its Tianlong-2 kerolox rocket in 2023.

Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-2 kerolox rocket is designed to deliver 2,000 kg to low Earth orbit, measure 35 m high, and use a standard 3.35-meter Long March diameter.