China’s Zhuque-3-Y2 Makes History With Successful Land-Based Rocket Recovery

China has achieved a historic milestone in its reusable rocket program with the successful launch and recovery of the Zhuque-3 Y2. The rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwest China on 19 August 2026 at 7:35 a.m. Beijing Time.The Zhuque-3 Y2 placed the Honghu-03 satellite into orbit before its first stage began its controlled return to Earth. Around
China has achieved a historic milestone in its reusable rocket program with the successful launch and recovery of the Zhuque-3 Y2. The rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwest China on 19 August 2026 at 7:35 a.m. Beijing Time.The Zhuque-3 Y2 placed the Honghu-03 satellite into orbit before its first stage began its controlled return to Earth. Around
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