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Launch Vehicles
Vehicle family profile

Zhuque 3

朱雀三号

Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.

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Variants
1
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
1
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
21,000 kg
Maximum payload capacity across listed variants and orbits.

Launch Cadence

Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.

YearHistorical missionsForecast launches
202510
202602
202704
202806
202908
2030010
2031010
2032010
2033010
2034010
2035010
2036010
2037010
2038010
2039010
2040010
204101

Performance Specs

Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
Zhuque-3
LEO21,000 kgUnknownUnknownSpaceNews Zhuque-3 test flight report
Zhuque-3
LEO13,000 kg200 kmUnknownchinese_launch_vehicle_chart_normalized.xlsx (manual screenshot transcription; extraction date 2026-06-02 UTC)
Zhuque-3
LEO11,100 kg450 km

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch
Dummy payload
Zhuque-3
Dec 3, 2025

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

No upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Zhuque-3
Not stated1Active

Forecast Location Split

1 launch location represented.

YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center235%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2027Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center435%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2028Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center640%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2029Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center840%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2030Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2031Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2032Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2033Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2034Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2035Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2036Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2037Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2038Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2039Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2040Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center1045%Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.
2041Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center125%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Zhuque-3 family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2026 · 35% confidence
2

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2027 · 35% confidence
4

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2028 · 40% confidence
6

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2029 · 40% confidence
8

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2030 · 45% confidence
10

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Unknown
chinese_launch_vehicle_chart_normalized.xlsx (manual screenshot transcription; extraction date 2026-06-02 UTC)
Zhuque-3
LEO9,400 kgUnknownUnknownchinese_launch_vehicle_chart_normalized.xlsx (manual screenshot transcription; extraction date 2026-06-02 UTC)
Zhuque-3
SSO5,400 kg800 kmUnknownchinese_launch_vehicle_chart_normalized.xlsx (manual screenshot transcription; extraction date 2026-06-02 UTC)
Track
2031 · 45% confidence
10

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2032 · 45% confidence
10

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2033 · 45% confidence
10

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2034 · 45% confidence
10

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2035 · 45% confidence
10

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2036 · 45% confidence
10

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2037 · 45% confidence
10

Manual 2026-06-06 review: Zhuque-3 is a reusable medium-lift family with published 2026 recovery/production plans; one launch per year is too low.

Mentions
333
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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The Zhuque-3 second stage is in a 142 by 1,402-kilometre orbit inclined by 57 degrees.

CapabilityValue 4.0Dec 3, 2025As for the Zhuque-3 second stage, that has now been catalogued by US Space Force in a 142 by 1,402-kilometre orbit inclined by 57 degrees. That wouldn't be a useful orbit, but that perigee means it's going to reenter the atmosphere in the near future and not be a menace in LEO.

The launch window for Zhuque-3 is from 0352 to 0449 UTC on December 3, which corresponds to 10:52 to 11:49 PM Eastern on December 2.

Plan
Page11of17
Value 3.8
Dec 2, 2025
Zhuque-3 now scheduled for debut launch and booster recovery attempt at ~0400 UTC Dec. 3 (window 0352-0449 UTC/10:52-11:49 pm Eastern Dec. 2).

Zhuque-3's maiden launch will include a first stage recovery.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Dec 2, 2025🚀 NOTAM updated! LANDSCAPE is now targeting ~04:00UTC on December 03 for Zhuque-3's maiden launch and first stage recovery.

LANDSCAPE is targeting approximately 04:00 UTC on December 03 for the maiden launch of Zhuque-3.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 2, 2025🚀 NOTAM updated! LANDSCAPE is now targeting ~04:00UTC on December 03 for Zhuque-3's maiden launch and first stage recovery.

Zhuque-3 is scheduled for its debut launch and booster recovery attempt at approximately 0400 UTC on December 3.

PlanGrowthValue 4.5Dec 2, 2025Zhuque-3 now scheduled for debut launch and booster recovery attempt at ~0400 UTC Dec. 3 (window 0352-0449 UTC/10:52-11:49 pm Eastern Dec. 2).

The delay of the Zhuque-3 mission follows the establishment of the Office of Commercial Space.

PlanGovernanceValue 3.0Nov 30, 2025The rumored cause for the Zhuque-3 stand-down—improper paint on the landing pad—sounds too absurd to be true. ​Occurring right on the heels of the Office of Commercial Space's establishment, this delay feels less like a technical hurdle and more like a bureaucratic signal. A rough start for the new regulatory era.

The reasons for halting the maiden launch campaign of Zhuque-3 are undisclosed.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 29, 2025🚨 Update: LANDSPACE has halted the maiden launch campaign of Zhuque-3 for undisclosed reasons. The delay appears to be significant—we’re likely looking at much more than just a few days.

LANDSPACE has halted the maiden launch campaign of Zhuque-3.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 29, 2025🚨 Update: LANDSPACE has halted the maiden launch campaign of Zhuque-3 for undisclosed reasons. The delay appears to be significant—we’re likely looking at much more than just a few days.

LANDSPACE was forced to stand down the Zhuque-3 launch.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 29, 2025Two unrelated events: 🔵 CNSA established the Office of Commercial Space. 🔵 LANDSPACE was forced to stand down the Zhuque-3 launch.

LANDSPACE plans to launch Zhuque-3 at the same time on December 01.

PlanValue 3.5Nov 28, 2025NOTAM Update: LANDSPACE has scrubbed the November 29 attempt for Zhuque-3. The new restriction points to a launch at the same time on December 01.

LANDSPACE is now targeting a launch for Zhuque-3 on December 01.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 28, 2025NOTAM Update: LANDSPACE has scrubbed the November 29 attempt for Zhuque-3. The new restriction points to a launch at the same time on December 01.

LANDSPACE has scrubbed the November 29 attempt for the Zhuque-3 launch.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Nov 28, 2025NOTAM Update: LANDSPACE has scrubbed the November 29 attempt for Zhuque-3. The new restriction points to a launch at the same time on December 01.

LANDSPACE has scrubbed the November 29 attempt for Zhuque-3.

PlanGeneralValue 3.2Nov 28, 2025NOTAM Update: LANDSPACE has scrubbed the November 29 attempt for Zhuque-3. The new restriction points to a launch at the same time on December 01.

LANDSPACE is targeting a launch window for its maiden flight of Zhuque-3 between 04:00 and 06:00 UTC on November 29.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 27, 2025It appears LANDSPACE has won the race to the pad. Newly published airspace closures indicate the maiden flight of Zhuque-3 is targeting a launch window between 04:00 and 06:00 UTC on November 29. The first stage will attempt to land at the recovery pad in Minqin. Below is a compilation of satellite imagery tracking the construction of this site over the past summer. For comparison, I’ve included the Long March 12A recovery infrastructure on the right. Both sites have seen rapid development in preparation for these dual debut recovery attempts.

The first stage of Zhuque-3 will attempt to land at the recovery pad in Minqin.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 27, 2025It appears LANDSPACE has won the race to the pad. Newly published airspace closures indicate the maiden flight of Zhuque-3 is targeting a launch window between 04:00 and 06:00 UTC on November 29. The first stage will attempt to land at the recovery pad in Minqin. Below is a compilation of satellite imagery tracking the construction of this site over the past summer. For comparison, I’ve included the Long March 12A recovery infrastructure on the right. Both sites have seen rapid development in preparation for these dual debut recovery attempts.

LANDSPACE Zhuque-3 is a launch vehicle.

GeneralValue 2.0Nov 27, 2025Make it four. SAST Long March 12A LANDSPACE Zhuque-3 SPACE-PIONEER Tianlong-3 CAS-SPACE Kinetica-2

The launch and booster recovery attempt for Zhuque-3 will take place at approximately 11 pm Eastern on Friday, November 28.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Nov 27, 2025Here we go. Zhuque-3 set for launch and booster recovery attempt between 0352-0609 UTC Saturday (Nov. 29) (~11 pm Eastern Friday, Nov. 28).

Zhuque-3 is scheduled for launch and booster recovery attempt between 0352-0609 UTC on Saturday, November 29.

PlanValue 4.5Nov 27, 2025Here we go. Zhuque-3 set for launch and booster recovery attempt between 0352-0609 UTC Saturday (Nov. 29) (~11 pm Eastern Friday, Nov. 28).

The Zhuque-3's first stage features two TQ-12A engines and a vacuum-optimized TQ-15A engine on the second stage.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 26, 2025China Has Three Reusable Rockets Ready for Their Debut Flights

LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 rocket, which is 66 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide, is also on its Jiuquan launch pad following its delivery in October.

CapabilityPlanGeneralValue 3.8Nov 26, 2025China Has Three Reusable Rockets Ready for Their Debut Flights