Reply to post: Smart Dragon-1 (SD-1),

Squabbles over NASA's lunar lander, Astrobotics takes a punt on ULA and India arrives at the Moon

John Brown (no body) Silver badge

Smart Dragon-1 (SD-1),

"Smart Dragon-1 (SD-1), took less than 18 months to develop, according to Chinese media, and is capable of sending 200kg to solar synchronous orbit. The rocket, which uses solid propellant, is notable since it can be produced within six months and fired off less than 24 hours after arriving at the launch site."

I'm surprised they went with all solid propellent. Easier, of course, and cheaper in the short term, but I'm surprised the Chinese aren't going for re-usability yet.

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