LandSpace, a private rocket company headquartered in Beijing, reported the successful landing of its Zhuque-3 launch vehicle on the evening of August 18 during the vehicle's second flight. The achievement marks a notable milestone for China's commercial space sector.
Details of the landing
The landing took place after the Zhuque-3 completed its second flight test. Company officials confirmed that the vehicle touched down as planned, demonstrating vertical landing capability.
LandSpace emphasized that the flight was conducted by a privately funded team, highlighting the growing capability of Chinese commercial entities to develop reusable launch systems.
Industry observers suggest that this success could encourage further private investment in China's space industry and bolster the country's competitiveness in the global market for low-cost access to orbit.