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technology6 days ago•8 min saved

Zhuque-3 lands its first stage, accelerating China's reusable-rocket push

China’s LandSpace successfully recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 orbital rocket on land, marking the second booster recovery by a Chinese company and underscoring China’s accelerating push into reusable launch tech amid a broader global race to-scale and cadence. The mission delivered a satellite to orbit and detailed plans to reuse boosters multiple times, while noting other Chinese rockets are pursuing similar capabilities, with SpaceX and Blue Origin remaining ahead on launch pace.

via Ars Technica|

#booster-recovery #china-space-program #landspace

finance6 days ago•19 min saved

SpaceX in the spotlight as rival rocket milestone collides with looming share unlocks

SpaceX shares (SPCX) remain in focus after China’s LandSpace recovered the Zhuque-3 booster and delivered satellites, signaling rising competitive pressure even as SpaceX maintains leadership in reusable flight; the stock also faces a wave of share unlocks, with around 319 million SPCX shares becoming tradable on Day 70 and further large unlocks through 2027, while SpaceX’s IPO price has been revisited with Aug. 10 trading and Elon Musk’s 6.42 billion shares staying locked through 2027.

via Yahoo Finance|

#finance #ipo #landspace

space7 days ago•160 min saved

China’s LandSpace nails first land-based booster recovery on Zhuque-3 in second orbital flight

Private Chinese firm LandSpace successfully recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket on land during its second orbital flight, marking China’s first private company to achieve an orbital-stage booster landing on solid ground. The mission also delivered the Honghu 03 satellite to orbit, underscoring China’s push toward reusable launch technology and drawing a parallel to SpaceX’s landings, with Zhuque-3 using a methalox propulsion similar to Falcon 9's approach.

via Space|

#landspace #reusability #rocket

space17 days ago•156 min saved

LandSpace bets on Aug. 10 for Zhuque-3 orbital booster landing

China’s LandSpace is targeting Aug. 10 for a fourth attempt to recover the Zhuque-3 orbital booster from Jiuquan spaceport. After its 2025 debut, which reached orbit but saw the first stage explode on descent, a June 29 static-fire test validated the vehicle ahead of flight. Zhuque-3 is a 66-meter methane–oxygen rocket capable of delivering about 18,300 kg to LEO, and the mission will pursue a powered descent and landing similar to Falcon 9, continuing China’s evolving rocket-reusability efforts alongside other booster tests like Long March 10B/12A.

via space.com|

#booster-landing #jiuquan-spaceport #landspace

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

China's LandSpace Challenges SpaceX and Elon Musk

China's LandSpace, inspired by SpaceX, has conducted its first reusable rocket test and plans to go public to fund its ambitions of competing in reusable rocket technology, signaling a shift in China's space industry towards risk-taking and private sector involvement.

via Yahoo Finance|

#china-space-industry #ipo #landspace

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

China relaxes IPO rules for reusable rocket firms

China has eased IPO regulations for private companies developing reusable rockets, allowing them to list on the STAR market without meeting traditional profitability requirements, provided they meet key technological milestones like orbital launches with reusable technology, as part of China's effort to compete with U.S. dominance in space technology, particularly against SpaceX.

via CNBC|

#china #ipo-rules #landspace

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

China relaxes IPO rules for reusable rocket firms

China has introduced new IPO guidelines for companies developing reusable rockets, easing financial requirements and emphasizing technological milestones, as part of its strategy to close the space capabilities gap with the US and reduce reliance on SpaceX's monopoly in reusable rocket technology.

via Reuters|

#china #ipo-rules #landspace

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Chinese Reusable Rocket Failures Highlight Challenges in Space Race

China's first reusable rocket, Zhuque-3, successfully reached orbit but failed to recover its first stage after crashing near the recovery site, leaving the US as the only country with successful orbital booster recovery.

via South China Morning Post|

#china #landspace #reusable-rocket

science-and-technology10 months ago•3 min saved

China Advances Reusable Rocket Technology with Key Milestones

China's LandSpace has achieved a key milestone with its Zhuque-3 reusable rocket, including static fire tests and preparations for an orbital launch expected in late 2025, as part of China's broader ambitions to rival major space powers and develop advanced space transportation systems.

via Universe Today|

#china #landspace #reusable-rocket

science10 months ago•2 min saved

China's Reusable Rocket Zhuque-3 Nears Maiden Flight

China's LandSpace successfully conducted a static-fire test of its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket, moving closer to its first orbital launch planned before year's end. The rocket, similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9, features a reusable first stage powered by nine Tianque-12A engines using liquid methane and oxygen, and can carry approximately 18,300 kg to low Earth orbit.

via Space|

#china #landspace #reusable-rocket

science-and-technology10 months ago•4 min saved

China prepares for maiden flight of reusable Zhuque-3 rocket

Landspace is preparing for China's first orbital launch and potential first-stage recovery of its Zhuque-3 rocket, which aims to deliver cargo to the Tiangong space station. The launch, possibly in November, marks a significant step for China's private space sector and reusable rocket technology, following a series of test preparations and previous rocket failures.

via SpaceNews|

#china-space-launch #landspace #reusable-rocket

space-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chinese Startup Landspace Achieves Milestone with Reusable Rocket Test"

Chinese startup Landspace successfully launched and landed a test version of its reusable rocket prototype, Zhuque-3, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Inner Mongolia. The rocket reached an altitude of 1,150 feet and landed within 7.9 feet of its target, marking a significant milestone for the company's goal of developing a reusable launch vehicle. Landspace aims to start flying the Zhuque-3 in 2025, with the rocket capable of carrying up to 40,350 pounds to low Earth orbit in reusable mode. Other Chinese companies, including iSpace, Galactic Energy, and Orienspace, are also working on developing reusable launch vehicles.

via Space.com|

#chinese-space-industry #landspace #reusable-rocket

space2 years ago•4 min saved

"Spaceflight in 2024: Blue Origin, SpaceX, ESA, and New Rockets Take Center Stage"

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan and Blue Origin's New Glenn are set to make their rocket debuts in 2024, while Avio's lost tanks will delay the final launch of Europe's Vega rocket. Chinese launch startup Landspace successfully placed working satellites into orbit with its methane-fueled Zhuque 2 rocket. Northrop Grumman test-fired a new solid rocket motor, demonstrating innovative technologies and materials for future rockets.

via Ars Technica|

#blue-origin #landspace #rocket-debuts

space2 years ago•3 min saved

China's LandSpace Leads the Way with Methane-Powered Rockets

Chinese launch startup Landspace successfully launched its third Zhuque-2 rocket, carrying satellites into orbit for the first time. The rocket, powered by methane-liquid oxygen engines, lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Landspace also revealed plans for a new stainless steel rocket, Zhuque-3, with a larger payload capacity and potential for reuse. The company aims to ramp up production and launch cadence, with plans to launch three Zhuque-2 rockets in 2024, six in 2025, and 12 in 2026. Landspace is part of China's growing commercial space industry, which has seen several successful launches by various companies this year.

via SpaceNews|

#chinese-space-industry #landspace #rocket

space-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

China's LandSpace Rockets: Pioneering Methane-Powered Satellite Launches

China's private aerospace company, LandSpace, successfully launched its methane-powered rocket, Zhuque 2 Y-3, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, becoming the first in the world to do so. The rocket deployed three satellites into orbit, marking a milestone in the commercialization of liquid-powered rockets in China. LandSpace aims to achieve low-cost, large-scale manufacturing and delivery of rockets to ensure continuous and stable launch success. With further improvements, the rocket's payload capacity is expected to reach 4 tonnes, meeting the needs of spacecraft and near-Earth orbit satellites. China aims to become a world-leading space power and is inspired by companies like SpaceX to drive innovation in space technology.

via South China Morning Post|

#china #commercialization #landspace