China’s ambitious space program has faced yet another dramatic moment. The latest attempt to launch a reusable methane rocket ended in failure, marking a significant setback for Landspace, the private Chinese aerospace company behind the Zhuche rocket family. While the upper stage successfully reached orbit, the rocket’s booster plummeted to the ground in flames, underscoring … Read more
China is no longer simply talking about going to the Moon—it’s building a real, permanent lunar outpost. As we speak, Chinese missions are already preparing the ground—literally and figuratively—for a future in which humans live both on and below the lunar surface. This isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s a structured, multi-decade plan involving robotics, 3D … Read more
In the ever-intensifying global space race, a new challenger has emerged that’s shaking the foundations of the aerospace industry. China is reportedly preparing to launch a powerful new rocket — one that’s already being dubbed a SpaceX Falcon 9 and Starship rival. Known as Zhuque 3, this rocket is developed by the private Chinese company … Read more
In recent years, China’s space program has taken aggressive steps toward competing with SpaceX, the undisputed leader in commercial spaceflight. Now, all eyes are on the Long March 9—a rocket that looks and feels eerily similar to SpaceX’s Starship. But is it innovation, or blatant imitation? While many countries strive to develop unique approaches to … Read more