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China becomes first to recover orbital rockets using two methods: How Zhuque-3 works

Times of India - Science · 19 August 2026 at 2:10 pm

China becomes first to recover orbital rockets using two methods: How Zhuque-3 works

China's LandSpace company achieved a significant milestone in reusable rocket technology.

The Zhuque-3 rocket's first stage successfully landed vertically on land after launch.

This achievement demonstrates a key step towards reducing space launch costs for China.

The successful recovery follows modifications after a previous mission's failure.

This development supports China's expanding satellite internet ambitions and global space market competition.

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China becomes first to recover orbital rockets using two methods: How Zhuque-3 works

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