China's inflatable space capsule passes in-orbit test
China DailyBEIJING — An inflatable capsule has passed its in-orbit flight test aboard China's Shijian 19 satellite, according to the China Academy of Space Technology on Thursday. During its carrying technology verification test, the product underwent an environmental assessment of its launch process and successfully completed a series of flight actions, including unlocking, inflating, unfolding and maintaining pressure. Indicators such as capsule body bearing capacity, airtightness performance and interior capsule temperature met their technical verification expectations. The technological achievements of the inflatable capsule will provide technical support for China's major space projects, such as its space station and manned lunar landing projects, CAST said.
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