China is gearing up for a major leap in space tech with its first offshore liquid-fueled rocket test platform nearing completion at the Oriental Spaceport in Shandong Province. Scheduled to begin operations by February 5, this facility will host a groundbreaking launch-and-recovery test of a reusable liquid rocket around the 2026 Spring Festival (mid-February). 🌌
The move aligns with China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), which prioritizes building a “space power” as a national goal. Unlike previous solid-fueled rockets used at the spaceport—which launched 137 satellites but couldn’t be reused—liquid rockets promise higher payload capacity and reusability, slashing costs for future satellite networks. 💡
Experts call this a game-changer for the commercial space sector, with reusable tech poised to boost global competitiveness. The Oriental Spaceport, China’s sole offshore launch hub, has already completed 22 missions—all solid-fueled. Now, liquid rockets take center stage. 🛰️
