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Andrew Jones

Chinese startup LandSpace poised to begin reusable rocket landing tests

A rocket with four engines launches off a pad at night with bright engine plumes.

Chinese launch startup Landspace appears ready to test launching and landing rockets.

The company launched its third Zhuque-2 methane-fueled rocket on Dec. 8, successfully sending two satellites into orbit. It also revealed plans following the launch for a large stainless steel Zhuque-3 reusable rocket that it aims to launch for orbit for the first time in 2025.

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