Spaceflight

LandSpace’s Zhuque‑3 (ZQ‑3) Y1

China’s Reusable Rocket Breakthrough: Zhuque‑3 Aces Static Fire – Is a November Debut Next?

In‑depth report A decisive pre‑flight milestoneChina’s private launcher LandSpace says its stainless‑steel, methane‑oxygen Zhuque‑3 completed the first phase of its maiden‑mission campaign, spanning full‑vehicle cryogenic fueling (wet dress) and a booster static‑fire at LOX‑methane Pad 2 in the Dongfeng commercial space zone.
October 20, 2025
Rocket Cargo

Pentagon’s ‘Rocket Cargo’ Just Picked Winners: Blue Origin & Anduril Score New USAF Study Deals — Is Instant Global Delivery Finally Real?

What, exactly, did the Air Force just award? Two fresh study awards expand the Department of the Air Force’s “Rocket Cargo” ecosystem: These add to a growing roster of vendors AFRL is paying to explore complementary pieces of the “from, through, or
September 18, 2025