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三家火箭公司,入围“一箭18星”招标
Core Viewpoint - The announcement of the candidates for the 2025 launch service procurement project indicates a competitive landscape in China's commercial space sector, with three companies poised to enhance their capabilities in satellite launches and reusable rocket technology [1][4][5]. Group 1: Launch Service Procurement - The candidates for the "one rocket carrying 18 satellites" service are Blue Arrow Aerospace, Tianbing Technology, and Zhongke Aerospace, with scores ranked first to third respectively [1]. - The procurement project aims to secure a total of 7 launch services for 94 satellites, with a total bid amount of 1.336 billion yuan [7]. - The "one rocket carrying 10 satellites" service failed due to insufficient bidders, leading to a second round of public bidding for the same service [7]. Group 2: Rocket Development and Capabilities - Blue Arrow Aerospace's Zhuque-3 rocket is set for its first orbital launch and first stage recovery test in the second half of the year, with a potential cost reduction of 80% to 90% due to its reusable design [4][5]. - Zhongke Aerospace's Lijian-2 rocket is scheduled for its maiden flight at the end of August, designed for large-scale satellite constellation deployment and low-cost cargo transport, with over 20 planned reuses [5]. - Tianbing Technology's Tianlong-3 rocket aims to meet the core needs of China's satellite internet constellation, with capabilities comparable to SpaceX's Falcon 9, targeting the ability to launch over 30 satellites in a single mission [5]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Future Prospects - The rapid development of satellite constellations, such as the Qianfan constellation, which has launched 90 satellites to date, highlights the increasing demand for launch services in the commercial space sector [7]. - The reliance on commercial rockets for satellite internet constellation deployment is expected to grow, as the current capacity of state-owned rockets is insufficient to meet the demand [8].