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China's LandSpace achieves reusable rocket milestone with Zhuque-3 launch

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LandSpace, a Chinese company, has successfully launched its Zhuque-3 rocket and recovered its first stage. This achievement marks a significant step in China's development of reusable rocket technology, aiming to reduce space launch costs. The rocket's first stage landed in Gansu province after an eight-minute flight that deployed a Honghu-3 internet satellite. AI

RANK_REASON Significant advancement in reusable rocket technology by a national space program, positioning it as a competitor to established players. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China's LandSpace achieves reusable rocket milestone with Zhuque-3 launch

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma ·

    China joins Musk’s SpaceX with reusable rocket breakthroughs

    China-based LandSpace successfully launched a Zhuque-3 rocket and recovered its first stage, a breakthrough in the nation’s efforts to develop reusable boosters that can slash the cost of space launches. The first stage of the 66-metre (217-foot) rocket touched down in Minqin Cou…

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