Zhuque 3

Zhuque-3 Y2 is scheduled to launch on June 20, 2026 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

Zhuque-3 Y2 is at Jiuquan ahead of a second first-stage recovery attempt.

LandSpace’s Zhuque-3, the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology’s Long March 12A, CAS Space’s Kinetica-2, and Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 are operational reusable launch vehicles in China.

At least one Haolong mission will launch on LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

LandSpace corrected a second-stage electrical-arc problem before the Zhuque-3 reusable rocket’s inaugural launch in December.

LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 reached Jiuquan for its maiden flight in December 2025 after the electrical issue on Zhuque-2E was fixed.

LandSpace is involved in 2026 and 2027 payload and orbit opportunities that align with the capabilities of Zhuque-2E and Zhuque-3.

The second Zhuque-3 is on the way to Jiuquan spaceport.

The second Zhuque-3 is en route to Jiuquan spaceport.

Zhuque-3 Y2 is reportedly expected to arrive in Jiuquan in a few days.

Zhuque-3’s first-stage landing attempt failed over the desert.

Zhuque-3 Y2 is on its way to Jiuquan.

LandSpace plans to conduct a second flight of its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket during the first half of the year.

LandSpace scheduled a methane-fueled Zhuque-3 recovery test for the second quarter of 2026.

LandSpace targeted a full reuse flight of Zhuque-3 for the end of 2026.

LandSpace has been planning to replace the interim methane/LOX engines on the ZQ-2E with engines intended for the future Zhuque-3 variant.

Zhuque-3 is expected to perform its second flight between April and June, subject to the timeliness and outcome of an investigation into its failed first-stage landing in December 2025.

LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 is capable of placing up to 11,800 kilograms into orbit with its current design.