Chinese company CAS Space has inaugurated a superfactory in the city of Shaoxing, with the goal of producing up to 12 Kinetica-2 rockets annually. The facility focuses on more efficient industrial processes to accelerate manufacturing and reduce costs, marking a firm step in the expansion of the private space sector in China.
Assembly line production for the Kinetica-2 🚀
The plant applies advanced manufacturing techniques that allow rockets to be assembled in less time than usual. The Kinetica-2, a two-stage vehicle with a capacity for payloads of up to 1.9 tons in low Earth orbit, will benefit from optimized assembly lines and integrated testing. With this industrial approach, CAS Space seeks to reduce dependence on manual processes and increase launch cadence.
The rocket that comes out of the factory like a car 🏭
With this superfactory, Kinetica-2 rockets will come out almost in series, like utility vehicles. Of course, the dealership does not include a return guarantee if the satellite doesn't start on the first try. But hey, at least delivery times will be faster than ordering furniture online.