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defense5 days ago•7 min saved

China achieves on-land reusable booster recovery, signaling broader space and security aims

China’s LandSpace completed the first on-land recovery of an orbital-class booster with the ZhuQue-3, landing the first stage at its Minqin facility after an Aug. 19, 2026 flight that also deployed the Honghu 03 satellite. This builds on CASC’s prior sea recovery of a booster and underscores a push toward cheaper, faster launches that could accelerate China’s access to space and strengthen its military-space capabilities, potentially narrowing the gap with SpaceX. Analysts note China’s rapid progress, with experts warning the pace of development could impact U.S. space and security dynamics as China expands its satellite networks and related capabilities.

via TWZ|

#china-space-program #defense #methane-propellant

space1 month ago•4 min saved

Amur’s Path to Reusable Rockets Slips Again, With Tests Slated for 2028

Roscosmos’s Amur program, Russia’s answer to SpaceX’s Falcon 9, aims to develop a reusable first stage but is delayed: a demonstrator is planned to perform two grasshopper-style tests starting in 2028 (sub‑1 km hop then a 10 km hop with engine restart), with broader flight tests eyed for around 2031 and an eventual replacement for Soyuz 2. The schedule has shifted from the original 2026 target, suggesting Amur may not fly for years and is unlikely to materialize until at least two decades after SpaceX first reused an orbital booster.

via Ars Technica|

#amur #reusable-rocket #rocket-test

technology1 month ago•24 min saved

Japan tests prototype reusable rocket, lands safely after 40-second hop

Japan’s JAXA tested a prototype reusable rocket at Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, achieving a ~10‑meter ascent and a safe landing after a ~40‑second flight, marking a step toward lower launch costs via partial reuse amid global advances by SpaceX and China; officials will review data to confirm success and Japan’s rocket-industry competitiveness.

via The Japan Times|

#akita-prefecture #jaxa #noshiro

space1 month ago•5 min saved

China nails first sea-based recovery of a reusable rocket

China’s Long March-10B successfully completed its maiden flight and recovered its first-stage booster on a sea-based net, marking the country’s first controlled recovery of a reusable orbital rocket and signaling progress toward lower-cost launches alongside SpaceX and Blue Origin.

via Business Insider|

#booster-recovery #long-march-10b #reusable-rocket

technology2 months ago•16 min saved

The Exploration Company Eyes a Storm-Engine Reusable Heavy-Lift

The Exploration Company has signaled a move toward a reusable heavy-lift rocket, unveiling a concept named Yrene that would be powered by its Storm engines (nine on the first stage, each about 180 tonnes of thrust) and linked to its Nyx cargo/crew capsule. The project aims to bolster a European capability for launch and transport in space, with a Storm engine reveal planned for an event at the International Aerospace Exhibition. The company later clarified that Yrene is a long-term concept and that its near-term focus remains on capsule and propulsion technologies, and references to Yrene were removed from its website.

via European Spaceflight|

#exploration-company #nyx-capsule #reusable-rocket

space2 months ago•71 min saved

China’s Long March 12B makes a surprise debut, echoing Falcon 9 design

China launched its first flight of the Long March 12B rocket from the Jiuquan launch center, sending two satellites for the Qianfan megaconstellation into low Earth orbit. The two-stage, partially reusable booster resembled SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in concept, but the mission did not attempt a booster landing, and the launch occurred without advance airspace notices to the public.

via Space|

#china #megaconstellation #reusable-rocket

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

China eyes reusable rockets with surprise Long March 12B debut

China staged a surprise launch of the Long March 12B, a large, nine-engine booster aimed at future recovery, signaling a push by state-backed players toward reusable orbital launchers and echoing SpaceX‑style design trends.

via Ars Technica|

#china-space-industry #long-march-12b #reusable-rocket

space4 months ago•1 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn booster lands cleanly as reuse milestone, while satellite underperforms

Blue Origin's New Glenn booster completed a successful landing, signaling a reusable launch vehicle milestone, but AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite reached too-low an orbit and will deorbit, making the overall mission a partial success.

via The Verge|

#ast-spacemobile #blue-origin #new-glenn

science-and-technology8 months ago•1 min saved

China's Reusable Rocket Tests Face Repeated Failures Amid Progress

China's second attempt to recover and reuse the Long March 12A rocket failed at the first stage during its maiden flight, highlighting ongoing efforts to develop domestic reusable rocket technology to compete with SpaceX and lower launch costs.

via CNBC|

#china #long-march-12a #reusable-rocket

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

science-and-technology10 months ago•1 min saved

SpaceX Announces October Date for Next Starship Launch in South Texas

SpaceX's Starship Flight 11 is scheduled for October 13 from Texas, aiming to test the fully reusable launch vehicle and gather data for future missions, including lunar landings and Mars colonization.

via The Independent|

#elon-musk #launch #reusable-rocket

space-exploration11 months ago•2 min saved

Themis Ready for Launch

ESA's reusable rocket demonstrator Themis has been fully assembled and is now standing on its launch pad in Kiruna, Sweden, marking a significant step towards testing full-scale vertical take-off and landing technologies using cryogenic propulsion.

via European Space Agency|

#cryogenic-propulsion #esa #kiruna