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Analysis of Chinese Cryogenic Long March Launch Vehicles and YF-100 Liquid Rocket Engine

Gordon, Kayleigh Elizabeth
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524154852226897

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2018, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Aero/Astro Engineering.
This research synthesizes the technical capabilities of the currently developing fleet of Chinese liquid fuel launch vehicles, specifically the Long March 5, 6, and 7 families. This thesis articulates the types of missions each rocket has performed, and where each launch vehicle may be applied for future missions. Other topics included are the technical strengths and limitations of each launch vehicle, such as payload weights and achievable orbits. Additionally, the types of payloads are considered when determining which rocket family would be best for launching Chang’e lunar orbiters, the Tiangong space stations, and human spaceflight missions, etc. To better understand the way these launch vehicles operate and how they were designed, an in-depth analysis of the YF-100 engine is carried out. This engine is used on the first stage and boosters of the Long March 5, Long March 6, and Long March 7 vehicles so the analysis of this engine is the foundation for gaining insight into how the Chinese design and develop their space flight capabilities. This research differs from other work in that it gathers publicly available data and compares that data with engineering analysis to determine if China’s advertised capabilities are realistic. Furthermore, this research puts the technical capabilities of the Chinese launch vehicles into perspective both domestically and internationally. This thesis provides background on the Chinese space program which includes a broad understanding of who is involved in space activities, what those activities entail, where these vehicles are launched from, when the Chinese made significant developments in their capabilities, and why the Chinese are interested in participating in this industry. These three launch vehicles are also put into perspective within the international space launch vehicle industry. A price comparison of light, medium, and heavy lift launch vehicles are gathered to determine where the Chinese would need to price their new launch vehicles to be competitive if they were to sell them to international customers. This thesis combines an understanding of the technical capabilities of the Long March 5, Long March 6, and Long March 7 launch vehicles within the context of the Chinese space program and international launch vehicle industry to give a comprehensive understanding of China’s involvement in space activities.
John Horack (Advisor)
Elizabeth Newton (Committee Member)
Caroline Wagner (Committee Member)
128 p.
Aerospace Engineering; Public Policy
China; space; launch vehicles; long march; cryogenic; yf-100; rocket; liquid rocket engine; Chinese; chang zheng

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  • Gordon, K. E. (2018). Analysis of Chinese Cryogenic Long March Launch Vehicles and YF-100 Liquid Rocket Engine [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524154852226897

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Gordon, Kayleigh. Analysis of Chinese Cryogenic Long March Launch Vehicles and YF-100 Liquid Rocket Engine. 2018. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524154852226897.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Gordon, Kayleigh. "Analysis of Chinese Cryogenic Long March Launch Vehicles and YF-100 Liquid Rocket Engine." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524154852226897

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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