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China's LandSpace Successfully Launches Methane-Powered Rocket, Surpassing SpaceX

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Source: Al Jazeera English
China's LandSpace Successfully Launches Methane-Powered Rocket, Surpassing SpaceX
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LandSpace Technology, a Chinese private company, has successfully launched three satellites into orbit using its methane-powered rocket, Zhuque-2 Y-3. This achievement could boost investor confidence in methane as a potential rocket fuel, known for its cost-effectiveness and support for reusable rockets. The launch marks the first successful deployment of satellites by a methane-powered rocket. LandSpace plans to offer commercial launches in the future, joining other Chinese startups in the rapidly growing space industry.

Topics:businessspace-technology#chinese-space-industry#commercial-liftoffs#landspace-technology#methane-powered-rocket#satellite-launch#space-technology
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  1. Chinese methane-powered rocket launches satellites into orbit  Al Jazeera English
  2. China LandSpace's methane-powered rocket sends satellites into orbit  Reuters
  3. China's LandSpace beats SpaceX, pioneers unique rocket tech - Times of India  IndiaTimes
  4. Chinese Startup Pulls Off Second Methane-Fueled Rocket Launch  Bloomberg
  5. ZhuQue-2 launches on third flight - NASASpaceFlight.com  NASASpaceflight.com

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