https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-landspace-recovers-booster-with-second-orbital-launch-of-zhuque-3-rocketContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-landspace-recovers-booster-with-second-orbital-launch-of-zhuque-3-rockethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-landspace-recovers-booster-with-second-orbital-launch-of-zhuque-3-rocket#u46137Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:00:22 +0000Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace plans to refly the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket within six months. This follows a successful vertical landing on August 18. The company previously demonstrated reusable technology with a sea recovery, but this latest mission achieved a land-based recovery. Landspace now joins SpaceX and Blue Origin as entities capable of demonstrating reusable rocket technology.Why it mattersReusable boosters reduce the cost of orbital access by eliminating the need to build a new first stage for every mission. Landspace is competing in a global market where verti https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-landspace-recovers-booster-with-second-orbital-launch-of-zhuque-3-rockethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-landspace-recovers-booster-with-second-orbital-launch-of-zhuque-3-rocket#u45340Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:31:27 +0000China's Landspace successfully recovered a rocket booster on its second orbital launch of the Zhuque-3 rocket, marking a milestone in reusable technology. The launch and recovery occurred on Thursday, 20 August 2026. Landspace joins SpaceX and Blue Origin in demonstrating reusable rocket technology. The Zhuque-3 rocket's booster was recovered on land, following an earlier recovery at sea.Why it mattersReusable rocket technology is a significant advancement in space exploration, allowing for cost savings and more efficient launches. Landspace's achievement demonstrates China&#039