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China’s Zhuque-3 Reusable Rocket Achieves Breakthrough in Space Technology

Beijing-based space company LandSpace has completed a major test of its Zhuque-3 rocket, marking a significant step forward in China's rapidly developing commercial space sector. The stainless steel liquid propellant rocket produced an impressive 900 tons of thrust, making it one of the most powerful rockets ever developed by a private Chinese company. On September 4, 2024, the Zhuque-3 completed a critical vertical takeoff and landing test at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, reaching an altitude of 6.21 miles (10 km).

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