TechChina launches Zhuque-3, achieves first rocket recovery on land
China launched the reusable Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday morning, successfully recovering its first stage on land for the first time. The Zhuque-3 Y2 lifted off at 7:35 a.m. Beijing time from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China. The planned recovery marked a breakthrough in reusable rocket technology.
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China News Service★★★☆☆2026-08-19 00:58Original
China launches Zhuque-3, achieves first rocket recovery on land