China's space ambitions just got a turbo boost! The upgraded Zhuque-2E Y1 methane-fueled rocket blasted off from the Gobi Desert's Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone on Wednesday, marking a milestone for private aerospace innovation. This enhanced version successfully delivered two test satellites into orbit – a giant leap for LandSpace, the homegrown developer behind the mission.
Dubbed the 'ZQ-2E' with 'E' for enhanced capabilities, this rocket builds on three previous Zhuque-2 launches. Methane propulsion – cleaner and more efficient than traditional fuels – positions China's private sector as a rising star in the global space race. LandSpace, founded in 2015, is now among a wave of startups reshaping Asia's aerospace landscape.
\"This launch proves our iterative design works,\" a LandSpace spokesperson told state media. With satellites circling Earth and plans for more missions, the company eyes future lunar and deep-space projects. Observers say the success highlights China's growing role in sustainable space tech – no small feat in today's climate-conscious world!
The upgraded Zhuque-2E Y1 methane-fueled rocket blasted off from the Gobi Desert's Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone on Wednesday, marking a milestone for private aerospace innovation. This enhanced version successfully delivered two test satellites into orbit – a giant leap for LandSpace, the homegrown developer behind the mission.
Methane propulsion – cleaner and more efficient than traditional fuels – positions China's private sector as a rising star in the global space race. LandSpace, founded in 2015, is now among a wave of startups reshaping Asia's aerospace landscape.
Observers say the success highlights China's growing role in sustainable space tech – no small feat in today's climate-conscious world!
