News: LandSpace
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- LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 topples following milestone landing NASASpaceflight · 23 Aug 2026 LandSpace achieved a major milestone for Chinese commercial rocketry this week when the first stage…
- Landspace aims to refly recovered Zhuque-3 booster within six months SpaceNews · 21 Aug 2026 HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is targeting a reflight of its Zhuque-3 first stage in months, following its historic successful vertical landing Aug. 18. A company representative told […]
- LandSpace becomes first commercial Chinese company to land an orbital-class booster Spaceflight Now · 19 Aug 2026 The August 19 landing of its ZhuQue-3 rocket marked the first landing of a Chinese-made rocket using landing legs as well.
- LandSpace Scores First Booster Landing Space Scout · 19 Aug 2026 The commercial company LandSpace safely landed the first stage booster of their Zhuque-3 rocket on August 19th.
- Zhuque-3 Completes Second Flight with Successful First-Stage Landing NASASpaceflight · 19 Aug 2026 Zhuque-3’s second flight marked a major milestone for LandSpace as the methalox rocket lifted off…
- China’s Landspace recovers booster with second orbital launch of Zhuque-3 rocket SpaceNews · 19 Aug 2026 HELSINKI — Landspace successfully landed the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket Tuesday following the second launch of the rocket from the Gobi Desert. The second Zhuque-3 rocket lifted off […]
- China’s first recovered booster returns to port as LandSpace aims for first land recovery NASASpaceflight · 15 Jul 2026 China reached a major milestone less than a week ago with the first successful recovery…
- Chinese satellite manufacturer Hongqing raises $191 million SpaceNews · 3 Jul 2026 HELSINKI — Hongqing Technology, the satellite manufacturing affiliate of launch firm Landspace, has secured one of the largest single raises for a Chinese commercial satellite maker. The funding round, announced […]
- China successfully debuts tallest rocket, LandSpace prepares for second landing attempt NASASpaceflight · 12 Jun 2026 China kicked off a busy month with three missions for a single internet constellation in…
- Landspace tests 220-ton methane engine for future heavy-lift launchers SpaceNews · 10 Mar 2026 Chinese launch startup Landspace says it has completed a long-duration full-system hot-fire test of its new 220-ton-class methane rocket engine for new-generation launchers.
- Landspace targets Q2 for next Zhuque-3 orbital launch and recovery attempt SpaceNews · 18 Feb 2026 Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is targeting Q2 for a second orbital launch and booster recovery attempt and aiming for a reuse test in Q4.
- Landspace secures launch contracts for China’s megaconstellation projects SpaceNews · 9 Jan 2026 Commercial launch startup Landspace has secured formal contracts to launch satellites for China’s two main megaconstellation projects, helping to address a launch capacity bottleneck.
- Landspace targets $1 billion for reusable rockets as IPO application accepted SpaceNews · 1 Jan 2026 Landspace, one of China’s leading launch startups, has had its application for an initial public offering accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market.
- LandSpace reviews booster loss after Zhuque-3 reusable rocket test SpaceDaily · 4 Dec 2025 Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 04, 2025 LandSpace has begun a detailed analysis of its first Zhuque-3 (ZQ 3) orbital test after the reusable rocket's booster was lost during an attempted landing, even as the mission's upper stag...
- LandSpace ZQ 3 Y1 rocket reaches orbit on first reusable flight attempt SpaceDaily · 3 Dec 2025 Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 03, 2025 LandSpace, a private Chinese rocket company, has flown its ZQ 3, or Rosefinch 3, carrier rocket for the first time, marking China's initial orbital mission using a reusable rocket architec...
- China pushing for reusability milestone with Zhuque-3 launch and near-landing NASASpaceflight · 3 Dec 2025 Chinese commercial launch provider LandSpace achieved a major milestone with the successful maiden flight of…
- Zhuque-3 reaches orbit on test flight, first stage lost during landing attempt SpaceNews · 3 Dec 2025 China’s Landspace carried out the first launch of its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket late Tuesday, successfully achieving orbit, but failing with a first stage landing attempt.
- China set for first orbital launch and landing attempt this weekend with commercial Zhuque-3 rocket SpaceNews · 27 Nov 2025 HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is preparing to attempt the country’s first orbital launch and booster landing this weekend with its Zhuque-3 rocket. Airspace closure notices issued under the Civil Av...
- Landspace begins final preparations for China’s first orbital launch and landing attempt SpaceNews · 21 Oct 2025 Launch startup Landspace is in the final stages of preparations for the first launch of its Zhuque-3 rocket and a potentially landmark mission for China.
- Landspace performs 9-engine static fire test for reusable Zhuque-3 rocket SpaceNews · 20 Jun 2025 Chinese launch startup Landspace carried out a breakthrough static fire test Friday as it builds towards an orbital launch attempt with its Zhuque-3 rocket.
- Landspace launches 6 satellites with enhanced Zhuque-2 rocket SpaceNews · 17 May 2025 Chinese launch startup Landspace sent six satellites into orbit Saturday with the fifth launch of its Zhuque-2 series methane-fueled rocket.
- China’s Landspace secures state-backed funding for reusable rockets SpaceNews · 26 Dec 2024 HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Landspace has secured major funding from a state-backed investment initiative to boost its development of reusable launchers. Landspace received 900 million yuan ($123 million) from […]
- Landspace puts 2 satellites in orbit with enhanced Zhuque-2 rocket SpaceNews · 27 Nov 2024 HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Landspace put two satellites into orbit late Tuesday with the first launch of an improved version of the Zhuque-2 rocket. The Zhuque-2 enhanced version (ZQ-2E) […]
- Launch Roundup: ZhuQue-2E set for first flight; SpaceX, Russia to launch classified missions NASASpaceflight · 25 Nov 2024 Landspace is expected to debut the enhanced version of its ZhuQue-2 rocket this week, and…
- China Roundup: Commercial launch providers drive forward reusability with more VTVL tests NASASpaceflight · 19 Sep 2024 Private Chinese launch providers continue to march at pace toward reusability, with two companies performing test high-altitude hops of their Vertical Takeoff and Vertical Landing (VTVL) prototype vehicles. Deep Blue Aer...
- Landspace completes 10-kilometer reusable rocket test, eyes 2025 orbital launch SpaceNews · 11 Sep 2024 HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Landspace conducted a 10-kilometer vertical liftoff, vertical landing test at Jiuquan spaceport Wednesday as it develops a reusable orbital rocket. The Zhuque-3 VTVL-1 reusable vertical
- Chinese firm files plans for 10,000-satellite constellation SpaceNews · 27 May 2024 A Chinese firm linked to commercial rocket maker Landspace has filed a notification with the ITU for a constellation comprising 10,000 satellites.
- China Roundup: Chinese Moon plans, commercial company updates, and Wenchang commercial pad NASASpaceflight · 26 Mar 2024 China provided several updates to its lunar exploration plans, while private companies like LandSpace and Space Pioneer are also getting closer to milestones. Meanwhile, the commercial complex in Wenchang is getting read...
- China’s Landspace conducts first VTVL test for reusable stainless steel rocket SpaceNews · 19 Jan 2024 Chinese launch startup Landspace executed a first vertical takeoff, vertical landing with a test article Friday at a launch and recovery site at Jiuquan spaceport.
- LandSpace Wins Methane Rocket Race With 1st Satellite Deployments, Targets 2025 For New Stainless Rocket The Launch Pad · 10 Dec 2023 Chinese launch startup Landspace has successfully sent three satellites into orbit using its third Zhuque-2 methane-liquid oxygen rocket.
- Landspace launches third methane Zhuque-2, targets 2025 launch of new stainless steel rocket SpaceNews · 9 Dec 2023 Chinese launch startup Landspace successfully sent satellites into orbit for the first time Friday and revealed details of a new stainless steel rocket.
- China’s Landspace aims to build a stainless steel rocket SpaceNews · 22 Nov 2023 Chinese launch startup Landspace has unveiled plans to develop a reusable stainless steel rocket.
- China’s LandSpace Zhuque-2 Rocket wins methane-fueled rocket race Teslarati · 18 Jul 2023 The world’s first methane-fueled rocket successfully reached orbit after launching on July 12th. The private, but government-funded company beat the likes of...
- China’s Landspace reaches orbit with methane-powered Zhuque-2 rocket SpaceNews · 12 Jul 2023 Chinese private rocket firm Landspace achieved a global first late Tuesday by reaching orbit with a methane-fueled rocket.
- Landspace Zhuque-2 Reaches Orbit, China Wins Methalox Space Race The Launch Pad · 12 Jul 2023 China wins Methalox Space Race as Landspace, a private launch provider launches its Zhuque-2 rocket on its second ever flight. The Zhuque-2 experienced a nominal boost phase, stable orbit was confirmed, then the vehicle...
- LandSpace claims win in the methane race to orbit via second ZhuQue-2 launch NASASpaceflight · 11 Jul 2023 LandSpace launched its methane-based ZhuQue-2 rocket on Wednesday. This was the rocket’s second launch after its failed maiden flight in December 2022. Initial claims from the company noted a mission success, marking the...
- Launch Roundup: SpaceX to finish Starlink v1 flights – China launches methane powered ZQ-2 NASASpaceflight · 11 Jul 2023 This week, LandSpace reached orbit on its second test flight of the ZhuQue-2 rocket; SpaceX will launch the final v1.0/v1.5 Starlink satellites on Starlink Group 5-15; India will launch the Chandrayaan-3 lunar exploratio...
- China’s Landspace set for second methalox rocket launch SpaceNews · 6 Jul 2023 Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is set for a second attempt to reach orbit with its Zhuque-2 rocket July 12.
- Historic first launch of Chinese private methane-fueled rocket ends in failure SpaceNews · 14 Dec 2022 Chinese launch company Landspace suffered failure Wednesday in what was the world's first attempt to achieve orbit with a methane-fueled rocket.
- Chinese commercial methane-fueled rocket set for first launch SpaceNews · 6 Dec 2022 Landspace is preparing for a test launch of its Zhuque-2 rocket in what could be a marker for the progress being made by Chinese commercial launch companies.