China’s Maglev Rocket: Forget Fire, No Engines Needed!

“China’s Maglev Rocket: Forget Fire, No Engines Needed!”
China is developing something that could revolutionize space travel forever—a maglev-powered rocket launch pad. That’s right, instead of using traditional engines and tons of fuel at liftoff, Galactic Energy, a Chinese private space company, is building the world’s first electromagnetic rocket launch system, expected to go live by 2028. By accelerating rockets using superconducting magnets to Mach 1+, this system could drastically cut launch costs, double payload capacity, and open new doors for low-Earth orbit satellite deployment.
In this video, we break down how it works, why it matters, and how it could challenge SpaceX’s dominance in satellite launches. Join us as we explore the tech, the players, and the stakes behind this groundbreaking innovation.
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References:
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/spacex-rival-chinas-maglev-launch-pad?group=test_b
https://wonderfulengineering.com/china-is-planning-the-worlds-first-electromagnetic-rocket-launch-pad-to-rival-spacex/
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3303761/china-bid-challenge-giant-spacex-deploying-maglev-rocket-launch-pad-2028