China developed missiles that could launch from aircraft

According to Reuters, a senior official said China will develop missiles that can be launched from aircraft into space as Beijing wishes to launch hundreds of satellites into orbit serving military purposes. business, trade and science.

Van Hai-1 satellite developed by Shanghai Aerospace Technology Institute.Illustration.(Source: THX / TTXVN).

Mr. Li Tongyu, head of the rocket development department of the China Propulsion Technology Research Institute - revealed that the institute has designed solid-fuel missiles that can carry 100kg into orbit. Low ground.

The missile will be carried by a large Y-20 strategic transport aircraft before being launched and the institute plans to develop a larger missile that can carry 200kg.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who prioritized China's space program development, said national security and defense should be strengthened despite Beijing's progress in this area still going behind. America and Russia.

The rocket launched from the aircraft will be an alternative to the traditional rocket launched from the ground.

Its advantage is that it can be launched faster and more accurately without encountering range issues as well as being delayed because of the weather.