Core Viewpoint - The meeting highlighted the importance of private enterprises in China's commercial aerospace sector, with a focus on the entrepreneurial spirit and the role of companies like Beijing Xinghe Power Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd. in advancing the industry [1][4]. Company Overview - Beijing Xinghe Power was founded in 2018 by Liu Baiqi, who transitioned from academia and research to establish a private rocket manufacturing company in response to the national "Double Innovation" initiative [1][3]. - The company's business model involves launching satellites into space using its own rockets, generating revenue through launch service fees and transportation costs [1][3]. Market Demand - There is a projected demand for tens of thousands of satellites to be launched into space over the next decade, creating significant market opportunities for rocket transportation [3]. - Xinghe Power has developed two series and four models of launch vehicles, catering to various payload capacities ranging from hundreds of kilograms to several tons [3]. Achievements - As of now, Xinghe Power has successfully completed 19 rocket launch missions, placing 81 satellites into orbit, making it the leading private rocket company in China in terms of launch frequency and success rate [3][4]. - The first successful launch of a commercial satellite into a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit using a privately developed rocket occurred on November 7, 2020, marking a significant milestone for the company [3]. Future Plans - The company is currently developing a larger, reusable rocket, the Zhishen-2, with a basic payload capacity of 20 tons and a bundled capacity of 60 tons, aimed at reducing launch costs through modular design [4]. - Future expansions may include in-orbit services and space tourism, leveraging rocket technology to diversify business operations [4].
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Bei Jing Ri Bao Ke Hu Duan·2025-07-15 10:53