The Era of Technology Serving the Nation | Crafting the “Core” of Aerospace: The Precision and Craftsmanship of Microchips
On the eve of “National Science and Technology Workers’ Day,” a visit was made to the Tianjin Aerospace Long March Rocket Manufacturing Company. This place is an important birthplace of the Long March 5 series of carrier rockets, known as “Fat Five”. Here we met a national young professional, a 36-year-old aerospace craftsman.
In the workshop, the metal wall panel components are quite large, being 5 meters long and 3 meters wide. Four of these can form a segment of the rocket’s “aluminum shell”. The thinnest part is only about 2 millimeters, approximately the thickness of 6 eggshells.
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About: Tianjin Aerospace Long March Rocket Manufacturing Company
The Tianjin Aerospace Long March Rocket Manufacturing Company, located in Tianjin, China, is a pivotal entity in China’s aerospace industry, specializing in the production of Long March rockets. Established as part of China’s ambitious space program, this company plays a crucial role in manufacturing the launch vehicles that propel satellites and other spacecraft into orbit. Over the years, it has significantly contributed to China’s achievements in space exploration, including manned space missions and lunar exploration projects.
About: Long March 5
The Long March 5 is a Chinese heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Long March rocket family, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). First launched in 2016, it is designed to support China’s major space exploration missions, including manned lunar landings and deep space exploration. The rocket has experienced significant milestones, including deploying the core module of China’s space station and launching the Chang’e-5 lunar probe, marking China’s advancement in space technology.
