The Era of Serving the Country through Technology: Crafting the “Core” of Aerospace with Meticulous Precision
On the eve of the “National Day for Science and Technology Workers,” a visit was made to the Tianjin Aerospace Long March Rocket Manufacturing Co., Ltd. This place is an important birthplace of the Long March 5 series carrier rocket “Fat Five”. Here we met a national youth post skill master, 36-year-old aerospace craftsman Yao Yachao.
In the workshop, the metal wall panel structural components are not small, measuring 5 meters in length and 3 meters in width. Four of these can form a segment of the rocket’s “aluminum shell”. The thinnest parts are only about 2 millimeters thick, equivalent to the thickness of 6 eggshells.
About: Tianjin Aerospace Long March Rocket Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Tianjin Aerospace Long March Rocket Manufacturing Co., Ltd., located in Tianjin, China, is a pivotal facility specializing in the manufacturing of rocket technology. Established as part of China’s significant investment in its aerospace industry, the company plays a crucial role in producing the Long March rockets, which are integral to both manned and unmanned Chinese space missions. Over the years, it has become a cornerstone in China’s advancing capabilities in space exploration, contributing to numerous satellite launches and space exploration milestones.
About: Long March 5
The Long March 5 (Changzheng 5) is a Chinese heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Long March rocket family, which was developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). It made its maiden flight on November 3, 2016. This rocket is pivotal for China’s space exploration plans, including launching components for the Tiangong Space Station, conducting lunar missions, and facilitating planned Mars missions, representing a significant step in advancing China’s capabilities in space technology.
