Reusable Chinese Rocket Nails Successful Vertical Takeoff and Landing Test After Engine Shutdown
Jiuquan, China – Landspace, a Chinese private space startup, has successfully completed a significant test of its reusable rocket testbed, the Zhuque-3 (ZQ-3). The test involved a 10-kilometer vertical takeoff and vertical landing, including a mid-flight engine reignition at near supersonic speeds. This milestone marks a major step forward for Landspace in its pursuit of developing reusable rockets. The 18.3-meter vehicle took off from the Jiuquan launch base in northwestern China, reaching an altitude of …