Chinese startup lands an orbital rocket booster

Spaceflight Now reported LandSpace landed the first stage of its ZhuQue 3 rocket on legs in Gansu Province after its second launch.

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The landing was reported by independent press with public video.

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ZhuQue 3 booster landing · LandSpace

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More companies reusing rockets can mean more competition and cheaper access to space.

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What happened?

Spaceflight Now reported LandSpace landed the first stage of its ZhuQue 3 rocket on legs in Gansu Province after its second launch.

It is the first Chinese commercial company to land an orbital class booster, after its first try in 2025 crashed.

Public flight test

Video showed a fire at the booster’s base after landing, and most details came from LandSpace itself.

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