The floodgates are open after another Chinese company lands a reusable rocket
Summary
Ars Technica reports LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 became the second Chinese reusable launcher to land its first stage, and the first to recover on land. The mission demonstrated a successful booster recovery after a flight that placed a satellite into orbit, following earlier attempts and a prior crash. LandSpace plans to reuse boosters multiple times (targeting around 20 flights per booster) and anticipates broader use for China’s satellite megaconstellations, signaling increasing competition in the global launch market.