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China's state-owned main space contractor, CASC, is developing reusable rockets and plans to catch them using constricting wires instead of landing legs, with the aim of debuting the first two reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026. This approach is part of China's lunar and human spaceflight plans, and several other commercial firms in China are also working on their own reusable rockets.
China plans to launch two reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026 as part of its new lunar program, aiming to send astronauts to the moon by 2030. The rockets, developed by the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC), will be more sustainable and cost-effective, with one potentially being a variant of the Long March 10. These developments will enhance China's launch capabilities and access to space, potentially competing with commercial rocket companies.
China's state-owned contractor, CASC, plans to conduct test flights for two new large reusable rockets, a 4-meter and 5-meter diameter, in 2025 and 2026 respectively. The rockets are part of China's efforts to develop reusable launch vehicles and support commercial ecosystems. Additionally, several Chinese commercial rocket makers are also working towards developing small-scale hop tests for larger, reusable launch vehicles, with companies like Landspace, iSpace, and Galactic Energy planning their first flights in the near future.