China's reusable Zhuque-3 rocket validates design with successful orbital flight

China launched its reusable Zhuque-3 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone on Wednesday. Powered by liquid oxygen and methane, Zhuque-3 is designed for low cost, high capacity and frequent launches. The mission validated the rocket's full-process design and system compatibility, collected key in-flight data and laid the groundwork for future operational launches and recovery tests, according to its developer LandSpace.