China's first vertical high-altitude simulation test bench for rocket engines completed its ignition test in Beijing on Wednesday.
Conducted by the Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the ignition test marks the formal completion and operational readiness of the test facility.
The bench will be used for future tests of three-stage engines of China's new generation carrier rocket.
It can simulate the status of the engine in a vacuum environment and conduct ignition tests lasting thousands of seconds.
"We conducted a 50-second high-altitude simulation test for the purpose of comprehensively assessing the overall condition of the test bench," said Xia Wei from the CASC.
Upon operation, the test bench will provide guarantee conditions for China's major aerospace projects.
China's first vertical high-altitude simulation test bench for rocket engines completes ignition test
China's first vertical high-altitude simulation test bench for rocket engines completes ignition test
Preparations are nearly complete for the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), set for November 5-10 in Shanghai, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said at a press conference that exhibits from over 2,700 participating companies have entered the exhibition halls, while those from more than 700 companies are still in transit and will arrive by Nov. 2.
To improve the experience for attendees, this year's CIIE has established 172 functional areas in 26 categories and added 1,523 temporary signs throughout the venue. The expo has also streamlined its registration and approval processes with a digital system.
"We are enhancing payment convenience by ensuring adequate small-denomination cash reserves, while expanding bank card transaction acceptance to include both domestic and international cards for the first time. Additionally, the expo will feature a 5,000-square-meter catering zone and offer food delivery services to all booths," said He.
The expo will also share comprehensive travel and service information via its official WeChat account, and upgrades have been made to the event's Hongqiao forum information system and the venue's navigation systems to enhance the attendee experience.
The seventh CIIE has attracted participants from 152 countries, regions and international organizations, and achieved a new record with 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders set to attend.
Since its first edition in 2018, the expo has become an important showcase, spotlighting China's new development paradigm, a platform for high-standard opening up, and an opportunity for the whole world.
Preparation work for CIIE nears completion: ministry
