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A Long March rocket stands on a launch pad in a desert setting during a static fire test, with engines firing and producing a large plume of white and gray exhaust and dust spreading outward across the ground, framed by lightning towers under a clear sky.

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China set for crewed lunar tests, record launches, moon mission and reusable rockets in 2026

by Andrew Jones January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

China appears set to accelerate its launch rate this year while also conducting tests key to its crewed lunar ambitions and launching major missions.

Landspace secures launch contracts for China’s megaconstellation projects

by Andrew Jones January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Landspace targets $1 billion for reusable rockets as IPO application accepted

by Andrew Jones December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

A Zhuque-3 rocket lifts off from a launch pad in a desert landscape, leaving a large plume of white exhaust behind it as it ascends into a clear blue sky. The launch tower and surrounding facilities are visible on the ground, with mountains faintly visible on the horizon.

Zhuque-3 reaches orbit on test flight, first stage lost during landing attempt

by Andrew Jones December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

China launches classified Shijian-28 spacecraft, reusable Zhuque-3 rocket faces delay

by Andrew Jones November 30, 2025November 30, 2025

China set for first orbital launch and landing attempt this weekend with commercial Zhuque-3 rocket

by Andrew Jones November 27, 2025November 28, 2025

Landspace begins final preparations for China’s first orbital launch and landing attempt

by Andrew Jones October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

China is about to start trying to land and reuse its rockets

by Andrew Jones August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Chinese launch startup Landspace suffers Zhuque-2 failure

by Andrew Jones August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Aerial view of CAS Space's Kinetica-2 first-stage hot fire test, showing flames and thick smoke rising from a test stand nestled in forested hills.

Chinese launch startups CAS Space, Landspace advance plans for IPOs

by Andrew Jones August 14, 2025August 14, 2025