China’s First Reusable Rocket Reaches Orbit, Then Blows Up on Landing

Posted on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

China’s Zhuque-3 rocket hit orbit but exploded trying to land in its debut test. Landspace called it a partial success, but the fiery crash highlights how far China’s private spac e sector still ha s to go with reusability.


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