Zhuque 3

LandSpace Technology conducted a static fire test of the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 (LandSpace-3: LS-3, Zhuque-3: ZQ-3) on October 20, local time.

Zhuque-3 is being fueled.

The Zhuque-3 rocket's first and second stages have a diameter of 4.5 meters, while the fairing has a diameter of 5.2 meters.

LandSpace's Zhuque-3 launch vehicle was topped off with its fairing on October 22nd, standing at 66 meters tall.

The Zhuque-3 rocket's booster includes an attitude control system (RCS), grid fins, and landing legs.

Development of the Zhuque-3 rocket began in August 2023, aiming to launch a large-scale satellite constellation.

The Zhuque-3 rocket will proceed to a vertical assembly rehearsal before its planned orbital launch.

The Zhuque-3 rocket's booster is equipped with nine Tianque-12A engines.

LandSpace's Chief Executive Officer Zhang Changwu previously indicated that Zhuque-3 was initially hoped to fly in September 2023 or November 2023.

The first-stage boosters of Zhuque-3 are planned to land on a purpose-built pad approximately 300 kilometers downrange in Minqin County, Gansu Province.

Zhuque-3 is approaching readiness for its debut orbital launch attempt.

The 'block one' version of Zhuque-3 will be 66 meters tall and weigh 570,000 kilograms when loaded with propellant.

The first stage of Zhuque-3 is powered by nine TQ-12B engines, producing approximately 900 tons of thrust with liquid methane and liquid oxygen propellants.

LandSpace's primary objective during the Zhuque-3 flight is to achieve a safe ascent to low Earth orbit and a successful booster landing.

Authorities at Jiuquan have requested the Zhuque-3 vehicle to be fully fuelled for a first-stage static fire.

ZhuQue-3 will conduct a planned vertical integration rehearsal next.

LandSpace's partially reusable Zhuque-3 launch vehicle is preparing for its debut flight.

The static fire of Zhuque-3 Y1 has been completed.