On September 9, CAS Space took the wraps off its Lihong series of reusable spacecraft in Guangzhou. This significant event marks the debut of China's inaugural fully reusable spacecraft, which has been purposefully crafted for the burgeoning space tourism industry. The spacecraft is engineered to endure more than 30 flights, serving as a versatile platform for conducting space scientific research experiments.

In conjunction with the spacecraft unveiling, the company also showcased a range of rocket and engine innovations. Notably, the inaugural flight model of the Lijian-2 carrier rocket has undergone complete assembly and is now in the final stages of testing. A launch mission is slated for the fourth quarter, with this rocket poised to slash launch costs and cater to the escalating demands for frequent launches in the future.

The Lijian-3 carrier rocket, on the other hand, is designed to forge a space transportation system that facilitates seamless round trips between space and Earth. Moreover, the Liqing-1 and Liqing-2 engines are set to provide the necessary propulsion for reusable rockets and spacecraft, further bolstering China's space exploration capabilities.