China's Zhuque-3 Rockets Ahead in Reusable Rocket Race
Chinese launch startup iSpace has successfully conducted a hop test with its Hyperbola-2Y reusable rocket, reaching an altitude of 343.12 meters and landing with high accuracy. This test follows a previous hop test in November, and iSpace plans to conduct a test at sea next year. The company aims to launch its Hyperbola-3 reusable rocket in 2025 and conduct 25 launches per year by 2030. Other Chinese companies, including Landspace, Galactic Energy, CAS Space, and Deep Blue Aerospace, are also developing their own reusable rockets. China's space industry is intensifying efforts to develop reusable rocket technology.
