The focus of LUMEN (short for Liquid Upper Stage Demonstrator Engine) is an engine fuelled by a combination of liquid oxygen and methane – considered to be a promising option for future rocket engines ...

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) completed five engine tests on Thursday in Beijing and Laiyuan, ...

In Laiyuan, a methane-liquid oxygen engine was also successfully tested ... SAST, another CASC subsidiary, is also developing a methane rocket, which is expected to have a launch and landing ...