A Chinese satellite engine has reportedly set a new operational record, running for over 14 hours continuously in tests. This upgraded engine, developed by the China Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology, produces 750 newtons of thrust. Its extended operational capability significantly surpasses that of leading US and European engines like the R-42DM and Leros-1B, which typically operate for around seven hours. AI
RANK_REASON New benchmark result for a propulsion system, not a frontier AI model. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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