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走近大国重器丨探访我国新一代货运飞船“轻舟”
Zhong Yang Ji Wei Guo Jia Jian Wei Wang Zhan· 2025-12-28 23:58
中央纪委国家监委网站 陈瑶 "轻舟"与空间站对接效果图。中国科学院微小卫星创新研究院供图 "轻舟"初样件测试场景。中国科学院微小卫星创新研究院供图 前不久,在距离地球表面约400公里的中国空间站首次实现了"烧烤自由",引来网友关注。未来,"太空烧 烤"还将继续升级,食材也将更丰富、更新鲜,因为"太空快递员"队伍又添新力量——由中国科学院微小卫星 创新研究院(以下简称"卫星创新院")牵头研制的轻舟货运飞船。近日,"轻舟"初样件已完成多项关键技术 验证,进入整体测试阶段。 "轻舟"是中国空间站天地货物运输体系的重要组成部分,具有运力适中、快速灵活、效益突出的特点。作为 中国空间站的新成员,它将与天舟系列货运飞船和"昊龙"货运航天飞机共同组成空间站未来货运体系。"轻 舟"有什么特长?又实现了哪些技术突破?在记者对卫星创新院轻舟货运飞船总设计师常亮的采访中,这些问 题的答案逐渐清晰。 "低成本、高效率"—— 一次聚焦空间站发展需求的科技攻关 天舟系列货运飞船是中国空间技术研究院面向空间站建造和运营任务研制的货运飞船,由长征系列火箭提供 动力,负责为空间站运输补给物资和载荷、补加推进剂、在轨存储及下行废弃物资。作为世界 ...
【新华社】“太空快递员”!轻舟货运飞船完成多项关键技术验证
Xin Hua She· 2025-12-11 02:06
Core Insights - The new generation cargo spacecraft "Qingzhou" has completed several key technology validations and is set for its maiden flight next year, specifically designed for the Chinese space station [2][3] - "Qingzhou" is characterized by its low cost, high reliability, high adaptability, and high intelligence, making it a powerful addition to the space logistics system [2][3] Summary by Sections Design and Capacity - The spacecraft weighs approximately 5 tons and features a four-layer cargo rack layout with 40 standard cargo slots, accommodating various payloads including supplies for astronauts and scientific equipment [2] - The total cargo volume reaches 27 cubic meters, with a usable volume of 9 cubic meters, catering to diverse transportation needs for the space station [2] Smart Features - Equipped with an intelligent cargo management system, "Qingzhou" allows for smart identification, positioning, and management of goods, enabling astronauts to quickly locate items through voice interaction, significantly enhancing delivery efficiency [3] - The spacecraft includes a modular "space refrigerator" with individual 60-liter cold chain boxes that can be combined for a maximum total capacity of 300 liters, ensuring stable preservation during transport [3] Economic and Operational Efficiency - The integrated single-cabin design of "Qingzhou" reduces its size and improves space utilization, while also being compatible with multiple rocket types for rapid launches [3] - The current transportation cost is approximately 100,000 yuan per kilogram, with potential reductions expected through mass production and deeper commercial partnerships [3] - "Qingzhou" can perform both delivery and retrieval functions, allowing it to dispose of waste from the space station by burning it up in the atmosphere, thus achieving a closed-loop transportation system [3] Strategic Importance - The addition of "Qingzhou" as a backup for cargo transport will significantly enhance the safety and reliability of material supply for the Chinese space station [3][4] - The development unit has previously achieved success with projects like the Beidou navigation satellite and dark matter particle detection satellite, marking a new breakthrough in modular spacecraft and rapid response technology [3]
新华鲜报丨“太空快递员”!轻舟货运飞船完成多项关键技术验证
Xin Hua She· 2025-12-10 11:12
Core Viewpoint - The new generation cargo spacecraft "Light Boat" has completed several key technology validations and is set for its maiden flight next year, designed specifically for the Chinese space station to enhance cargo transportation efficiency and reliability [1][6]. Group 1: Technical Features - The "Light Boat" spacecraft weighs approximately 5 tons and features a cargo hold with a four-layer shelf layout, accommodating 40 standard cargo slots with a total loading volume of 9 cubic meters and an overall cargo hold volume of 27 cubic meters [3][4]. - It includes an intelligent cargo management system that allows astronauts to quickly locate and manage items through voice interaction, significantly improving delivery efficiency and reducing on-orbit workload [3][4]. - The spacecraft is equipped with a modular "space refrigerator" with individual cold chain boxes of 60 liters, which can be combined for a maximum total volume of 300 liters, allowing for precise temperature control and stable preservation during transport [3][4]. Group 2: Economic and Operational Aspects - The "Light Boat" employs an integrated single-cabin design that enhances space utilization and allows compatibility with various rocket types for rapid launches [4]. - The current transportation cost is approximately 100,000 yuan per kilogram, with expectations for further reductions through mass production and deepened commercial cooperation [4]. - The spacecraft features both "door-to-door delivery" and "pick-up" capabilities, enabling it to carry waste from the space station back to Earth for atmospheric destruction, thus achieving a closed-loop transportation system [4][6]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - The addition of the "Light Boat" as a backup for cargo transportation will significantly enhance the safety and reliability of material supply to the Chinese space station [6]. - The development unit has previously achieved success with projects like the Beidou navigation satellite and dark matter particle detection satellite, marking a new breakthrough in modular spacecraft and rapid response technology [6].
新华鲜报|“太空快递员”!轻舟货运飞船完成多项关键技术验证
Xin Hua She· 2025-12-10 10:01
Core Viewpoint - The new generation cargo spacecraft "Light Boat" has completed several key technology validations and is set for its maiden flight next year, designed specifically for China's space station to enhance cargo transportation efficiency and reliability [1][6]. Group 1: Technical Features - The "Light Boat" spacecraft weighs approximately 5 tons and features a cargo hold with a four-layer shelf layout, accommodating 40 standard cargo slots with a total loading volume of 9 cubic meters and an overall cargo hold volume of 27 cubic meters [3][4]. - It includes an intelligent cargo management system that allows astronauts to quickly locate and manage items through voice interaction, significantly improving delivery efficiency and reducing on-orbit workload [3][4]. - The spacecraft is equipped with a modular "space refrigerator" with individual cold chain boxes of 60 liters, which can be combined for a maximum total volume of 300 liters, allowing for precise temperature control and stable preservation during transport [3][4]. Group 2: Economic and Operational Efficiency - The "Light Boat" employs an integrated single-cabin design that reduces its size and enhances space utilization, compatible with various rocket types for rapid launches [4]. - The current transportation cost is approximately 100,000 yuan per kilogram, with expectations for further reductions through mass production and deepened commercial cooperation [4]. - The spacecraft features both "door-to-door delivery" and "pick-up" capabilities, allowing it to return waste from the space station to burn up in the atmosphere, thus achieving a closed-loop transportation system [4][6]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - The addition of the "Light Boat" will significantly enhance the safety and reliability of material supply for China's space station, serving as a backup for cargo transportation [6]. - The development unit has previously achieved success with projects like the Beidou navigation satellite and dark matter particle detection satellite, marking a new breakthrough in modular spacecraft and rapid response technology [6].
“太空快递员”!轻舟货运飞船完成多项关键技术验证
Xin Hua Wang· 2025-12-10 09:57
Core Viewpoint - The new generation cargo spacecraft "Light Boat" has completed several key technology validations and is set for its maiden flight next year, designed specifically for China's space station as a "space courier" [1][2]. Group 1: Technical Features - The "Light Boat" spacecraft weighs approximately 5 tons and features a cargo hold with a four-layer shelf layout, accommodating 40 standard cargo slots with a total loading volume of 9 cubic meters and an overall cargo hold volume of 27 cubic meters, meeting diverse transportation needs for the space station [1]. - It incorporates an intelligent cargo transport management system that allows astronauts to quickly locate required items through voice interaction, significantly enhancing delivery efficiency and reducing on-orbit workload [1]. - The spacecraft is equipped with a modular "space refrigerator," with individual cold chain boxes of 60 liters that can be combined for a maximum total volume of 300 liters, capable of precise temperature adjustments for stable preservation during transport [1]. Group 2: Economic and Operational Efficiency - The "Light Boat" employs an integrated single-cabin design that reduces its size and enhances space utilization, allowing compatibility with various rocket types for rapid launches [2]. - The current transportation cost is approximately 100,000 yuan per kilogram, with expectations for further reductions through mass production and deepening commercial partnerships [2]. - The spacecraft features both "door-to-door delivery" and "pick-up" capabilities, enabling it to transport waste from the space station back to Earth for atmospheric destruction, thus achieving a closed-loop transport system [2]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - The addition of the "Light Boat" will significantly enhance the safety and reliability of material supply for China's space station, serving as a backup for cargo transport [2]. - The research unit has previously achieved success with projects like the Beidou navigation satellite and dark matter particle detection satellite, marking a new breakthrough in modular spacecraft and rapid response technology [2]. - The "Light Boat" is positioned to inject new momentum into the construction of China's space station, embodying innovation and exploration aspirations [2].
轻舟货运飞船初样船完成多项关键技术验证 中国空间站将迎来“商业化货运”时代
Yang Guang Wang· 2025-12-10 05:07
央广网北京12月10日消息 据中央广播电视总台中国之声《新闻和报纸摘要》报道,由中国科学院 微小卫星创新研究院研制的轻舟货运飞船初样船近日完成多项关键技术验证,进入整体测试阶段。中国 空间站将迎来"商业化货运"时代。 轻舟货运飞船,是由主体的密封舱和后段非密封的尾椎构成,在密封舱里就能够搭载精密的设备仪 器以及生活需要的物资,在后面开放的尾椎上,能够搭载需要进行空间暴露实验的设备。中国科学院微 小卫星创新研究院轻舟货运飞船总设计师常亮介绍,飞船上也携带着可以进行太空实验的小卫星。 常亮:这颗就是我们做的太阳帆板展开的试验卫星,未来可以在太空中进行分离,进行各种各样的 实验。 "送货上门"是"轻舟"的核心使命。它能携带1.8吨的"太空包裹",稳稳地送到空间站。此外,"轻 舟"飞船能将空间站里产生的生活垃圾、替换下来的废旧设备打包收纳。任务结束时,它会带着整船的 废弃物,按照制定方向坠入地球大气层,在南太平洋的无人海域上空彻底燃烧殆尽。 除了能送能取,"轻舟"飞船的货舱还搭载了可配置冷链系统,相当于一个模块化的"太空冰箱"。每 个模块容积60升,最多配置5个。冷链的温度可在0℃~8℃之间精准调节。无论是保鲜蔬菜水 ...
“太空烧烤”食材如何锁鲜?探秘·轻舟货运飞船用最前沿科技为太空带去人间烟火
Yang Shi Wang· 2025-12-09 05:09
Core Viewpoint - The "Light Boat" cargo spacecraft developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences has completed key technology validations and has entered the overall testing phase, aiming to undertake low-cost cargo transportation tasks for the Chinese space station [1][3]. Group 1: Technical Specifications - The Light Boat cargo spacecraft consists of a sealed main cabin and an unsealed tail section, resembling a large sealed box with a pickup truck's cargo bed, allowing it to carry precision instruments and necessary supplies [6]. - The spacecraft can carry 1.8 tons of cargo to the space station and is also responsible for collecting waste and old equipment from the station, ensuring no debris is left behind upon re-entry [11]. Group 2: Features and Innovations - The cargo hold of the Light Boat includes a modular cold chain system, functioning like a "space refrigerator," with each module having a capacity of 60 liters, allowing for flexible configurations up to 300 liters total [13]. - The spacecraft is equipped with AI management for cargo, enabling astronauts to quickly locate items through voice interaction, enhancing efficiency and convenience in space living [15]. Group 3: Economic Aspects - The current transportation cost for this "interstellar delivery" service is approximately 100,000 yuan per kilogram, with expectations that costs will decrease with mass production and the involvement of commercial space ventures [17].
中国空间站将迎来“太空快递小哥”:轻舟货运飞船首次亮相 进入整体测试阶段
Yang Shi Wang· 2025-12-09 02:27
Core Viewpoint - The "Light Boat" cargo spacecraft developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences has completed key technology validations and has entered the overall testing phase, aiming to undertake low-cost cargo transportation tasks for the Chinese space station [1]. Group 1: Design and Functionality - The "Light Boat" cargo spacecraft consists of a sealed main cabin and an unsealed tail section, resembling a large sealed box with an open cargo area, allowing it to carry precision instruments and supplies [3]. - It can carry 1.8 tons of cargo to the space station and is also responsible for collecting waste and old equipment from the station, ensuring no debris is left behind upon re-entry [5]. Group 2: Advanced Features - The cargo hold includes a configurable cold chain system, functioning as a modular "space refrigerator" with a total capacity of up to 300 liters, allowing precise temperature control between 0-8°C for various items [7]. - The spacecraft is equipped with AI management for cargo, enabling astronauts to quickly locate items through voice interaction, enhancing efficiency in space living [7]. Group 3: Cost and Future Prospects - The current transportation cost for this "interstellar delivery" service is approximately 100,000 yuan per kilogram, with expectations that costs will decrease with mass production and commercial space involvement [9].
未来还有新力量加入天地货运队伍
news flash· 2025-07-09 02:34
Core Viewpoint - The Tianzhou cargo spacecraft is one of the largest and most comprehensive cargo transport vehicles currently in operation, with future enhancements expected to reduce transportation costs and increase flexibility for China's space station logistics [1] Group 1 - The Tianzhou-8 successfully detached from the space station assembly on July 8 [1] - The Tianzhou cargo spacecraft is recognized for having the largest cargo transport capacity and the most comprehensive in-orbit support capabilities in the world [1] - More forces are expected to join the cargo transport team in the future, which will further lower the costs associated with transporting goods to the Chinese space station [1] Group 2 - The "Qingzhou" cargo spacecraft is anticipated to make its maiden flight soon [1]
从天舟到轻舟、昊龙 更多新型低成本运输力量将加入“天地货运队伍”
Yang Shi Wang· 2025-07-08 08:59
Core Points - The Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft successfully transitioned to independent flight after departing from the space station, with plans for controlled re-entry into the atmosphere soon [1] - Tianzhou-8 provided essential supplies for the Shenzhou-19 and Shenzhou-20 astronaut crews during its nearly eight months in orbit [2] - The spacecraft carried approximately 6 tons of supplies, including living essentials, scientific experiment materials, and festive gift packages for astronauts [2] - Tianzhou-8 also included "lunar bricks" made from simulated lunar soil for exposure experiments, contributing to future lunar construction research [4] - The cargo capacity of Tianzhou-8 has improved significantly, utilizing a 3-hour autonomous rapid rendezvous docking mode, which will be the standard for future missions [5][8] - The Tianzhou cargo spacecraft is among the largest and most comprehensive cargo transport vehicles currently in operation, with plans for additional vehicles to enhance cargo transport flexibility and reduce costs [9] - Upcoming cargo vehicles, such as the Qingzhou and Haolong, are expected to further lower transportation costs and improve operational flexibility for space station logistics [9][11] - The Haolong cargo spacecraft features reusable technology and is designed for both upward and downward transport, promising better economic efficiency compared to traditional cargo spacecraft [11]