Reusable rocket success

By VCG Published: Aug 20, 2026 12:07 AM

A reusable Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket blasts off from Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwestern China on August 19, 2026. China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land. Photo VCG

Successful launch

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Successful launch

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Successful launch

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