China Tried To Copy SpaceX's Starship But They Are Horrible!
China has been trying to surpass the United States in the space race for a long time. When they first started competing, they were developing their own unique rockets from scratch and doing quite well. However, they wanted to speed things up, so they came up with a new idea: instead of creating new designs from the ground up, they decided to use what has already proven successful. This led to China starting to copy the most successful space company, which is, of course, SpaceX.
We all know SpaceX is famous for its reusable rockets, especially the Falcon 9. So, China began by copying the Falcon 9. One clear example is Space Pioneer's Tianlong-3 rocket. The Tianlong-3, like the Falcon 9, is a two-stage rocket that uses kerosene and liquid oxygen and has a reusable first stage. It is 71 meters tall with a diameter of 3.8 meters, and it can lift 17 tons to low Earth orbit, similar to Falcon 9's capabilities.
Another Chinese company, iSpace, is working on the Hyperbola-3, which also resembles SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in design and reusability. The Hyperbola-3 aims to lift 8.5 tons to low Earth orbit and features a vertical takeoff and landing system similar to Falcon 9. iSpace has already conducted successful hop tests, showing significant progress.
China took advantage of Musk's open stance on patents by taking their imitation efforts to another level when they decided to copy SpaceX's Starship and its entire support system, including the catching towers. Unlike the Falcon 9 copying, this time SpaceX didn't remain silent.
China's new rocket system closely resembles the design and capabilities of SpaceX's Starship. They used a similar stainless steel construction, which is known for handling the extreme temperatures during re-entry.
They also replicated the complex infrastructure that supports Starship's operations. This includes the launch and catching towers, known as Mechazilla arms. These towers are designed to lift, stack, unstack, and catch rockets, facilitating rapid reuse. The Chinese version features tall steel structures with two large arms that move vertically, similar to SpaceX's system.
Musk himself reacted to these imitations, highlighting the significant step China has taken. He tweeted saying, "Look familiar"
Some people might think China is just another country trying to catch up in space technology, like many others, but this is not the case. The fact that China was excluded from the International Space Station, while a country like Russia is still allowed, highlights the serious concerns surrounding China's space ambitions.
China was kicked out of the International Space Station program mainly due to national security concerns. The U.S. feared that sharing space technology with China could lead to espionage and the militarization of space. China's space program is closely linked with its military, raising alarms about potential dual-use technologies that could serve both civilian and military purposes.
Furthermore, China has ambitious plans to establish a permanent presence on the Moon. They aim to build a lunar base and carry out missions that could claim lunar resources. There are growing concerns that China might try to control key areas of the Moon, preventing other countries from accessing its resources and strategic locations.
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