记者手记:从一枚海射火箭,看传统工业大省“入局”商业航天
Xin Hua She·2026-01-16 09:19

Core Viewpoint - The successful launch of the Gushenxing-1 sea-launched rocket marks a significant milestone in China's commercial space industry, indicating a shift towards regularized sea-based rocket launches and the establishment of a robust aerospace industry in Shandong province [1][3]. Group 1: Launch Success and Technological Advancements - On January 16, 2023, the Gushenxing-1 sea-launched rocket successfully deployed the Tianqi constellation 06 satellites into their designated orbits, achieving a successful flight test [1][3]. - The successful launch is part of a broader trend towards regular sea-based rocket launches, with Shandong province emerging as a key player in this domain [3]. Group 2: Development of Aerospace Industry in Shandong - Since the first sea launch in June 2019, Shandong has developed the Dongfang Spaceport, which has facilitated the establishment of 32 aerospace projects and a production capacity of 50 solid rockets annually [3][5]. - The Dongfang Spaceport provides comprehensive services for rocket assembly, testing, and launching, supporting the regularization of sea launches with 22 successful missions to date, deploying 137 satellites into space [3][5]. Group 3: Future Prospects and Industry Growth - Shandong aims to form a complete aerospace industry chain by 2027, targeting an annual production capacity of 100 rockets and 150 commercial satellites, with an industry scale reaching 50 billion yuan [6]. - The province's strong industrial foundation positions it well for continued growth in the commercial space sector, with various local companies focusing on different aspects of aerospace, such as rocket manufacturing and satellite development [5][6].