China is testing EmDrive in space, media reported

I think many people on this site read about EmDrive, an engine that violates the known laws of physics, but continues to work in laboratories and in space (?). Therefore, a long preface will not be.

Dr. Chen Yue, director of a division responsible for the commercialization of space satellites from the Chinese Academy of Space Technologies (CAST), at a press conference on December 10, 2016, said that China not only conducted a successful test in laboratories, but and checks the operation of the engine in space, at the station Tyangun-2. Moreover, the International Business Times has already published on Nov. 7 the news that China is testing EmDrive in space. However, then the source was some kind of anonymous source that did not inspire confidence.

The press also presented a presentation by Li Feng, who is the chief designer of this division. He described in detail about the various problems that need to be solved before the technology will be applicable in space on real devices.
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Lee explained that the prototype they use generates only millinewton traction, but it takes from 100 millinewton to 1 newton to keep the satellite in orbit. To do this, they are going to improve the shape of the cavity and reduce the electrical loss of the material from which it is made. There are also other problems, such as where to put the engine on a theoretical satellite, as this also affects traction and temperature.

Lee said the Academy is applying its experience in satellite design to make sure that EmDrive is working properly. To this end, their unit is currently exploring how to improve the structure of a satellite, how to improve its control over temperature, and even study the scientific side of the issue.

“The technology is currently in the final stages of the proof-of-concept phase with the goal of making it available for use in space satellites as soon as possible,” said Li Feng. "Despite the complexity, I think we will succeed."

PS I translate articles infrequently, so I’m surely made inaccuracies in translation, I will be glad to any corrections.

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