China's LandSpace Successfully Launches Methane-Powered Rocket, Surpassing SpaceX
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LandSpace Technology, a Chinese private company, has successfully launched three satellites into orbit using its methane-powered rocket, Zhuque-2 Y-3. This achievement could boost investor confidence in methane as a potential rocket fuel, known for its cost-effectiveness and support for reusable rockets. The launch marks the first successful deployment of satellites by a methane-powered rocket. LandSpace plans to offer commercial launches in the future, joining other Chinese startups in the rapidly growing space industry.
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