Zhuque-3

Zhuque-3 is a commercial rocket developed by China's LandSpace, a leading commercial rocket company. It has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming China's first commercial rocket to successfully reach orbit and subsequently recover its first stage booster on land. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it marks a global first for recovering a stainless-steel booster after an orbital launch. The successful recovery, reported on August 19, 2026, is a crucial step in China's ambition to develop lower-cost, reusable rocket technology, potentially rivaling advancements made by international competitors. This development underscores China's growing capabilities in the commercial space sector and its commitment to advancing rocket reusability for more economical space access.