Major Space Launches Set for This Week Amid Global Competition

Major Space Launches Set for This Week Amid Global Competition

In a week filled with anticipation and excitement within the space exploration community, the launch schedule stands out as a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless drive to push boundaries beyond our planet. The ZhuQue-2E rocket from Landspace is poised for its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in China’s burgeoning space program. Meanwhile, […]

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A Comprehensive Look at China’s Current Moon Plans, Updates on Commercial Companies, and the Progress of Wenchang Commercial Pad

A Comprehensive Look at China’s Current Moon Plans, Updates on Commercial Companies, and the Progress of Wenchang Commercial Pad

China’s lunar exploration plans were recently detailed, outlining missions such as Chang’e-6 and Chang’e-7. Chang’e-6 aims to return a lunar sample from the far side of the Moon, while Chang’e-7 will focus on environmental and resource surveys of the lunar south pole. These missions will utilize the Chang Zheng 5 rocket and are planned to […]

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ZhuQue-2 Embarks on Third Flight

ZhuQue-2 Embarks on Third Flight

On Friday, December 8, LandSpace successfully launched its third ZhuQue-2 rocket from Launch Site 96 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. This launch marked another milestone for the Chinese private company, as it became the first company in the world to reach orbit with a methane-based rocket platform. The ZhuQue-2 rocket, also known […]

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