LandSpace aims for China's first reusable rocket landing with Zhuque-3

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LandSpace is set to launch its Zhuque-3 rocket, potentially marking China's first reusable orbital-class rocket landing attempt. The Zhuque-3, China's largest commercial launch vehicle, will attempt a booster landing similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9. This follows a successful test flight of a prototype in September 2024. This development is part of China's push to compete with US launch capabilities, with several other companies also developing reusable rockets.


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