The Overall Assembly Cycle for Domestically Manufactured Rockets Reduced to Around 15 Days
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On September 26th, reports indicated that satellites can be likened to “passengers” embarking on a journey into space, with rockets acting as the “vehicles” that transport them. As the volume of these “passengers” grows, so too do the demands placed on their “transportation.” Traditionally, rocket production was a sequential process overseen by a single team from start to finish. However, the landscape has evolved, with different workstations now capable of operating concurrently. During the inaugural launch of the Lijian-1 rocket, the entire assembly process spanned roughly three months. Today, the rocket has transitioned into a phase characterized by frequent and regular launches, achieving a remarkable monthly launch cadence. The Nansha assembly plant now boasts an annual production capacity of 30 launches, with the total assembly time for a single rocket trimmed down to approximately 15 days. Currently, the production landscape for commercial rockets, exemplified by the Lijian-1, is undergoing a shift from “task-oriented production” to pre-planned manufacturing. This transformation has compressed the timeline from order placement to launch to within six months. Advanced manufacturing techniques are propelling the commercial rocket sector towards more reliable and large-scale space transportation services.