Zhuque-3 Y2 Rocket Scheduled for August 11 Launch, Attempting First Stage Vertical Landing
Summary: LandSpaces Zhuque-3 Y2 reusable liquid rocket is scheduled to launch from Jiuquan on August 11, 2026, to attempt a first-stage vertical landing with landing legs.
According to a post on the Eastmoney Guba forum, LandSpace has confirmed the launch window for its Zhuque-3 Y2 reusable liquid-fueled rocket. The vehicle is scheduled to lift off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China on August 11, 2026. The primary objective of this mission is to validate the vertical landing technology for the rocket's first stage, specifically attempting a touchdown using landing legs.
The Zhuque-3 is a large reusable launch vehicle under development by LandSpace. This Y2 mission represents a significant follow-up to the Y1 flight test, aiming to further verify the feasibility and reliability of its recovery and reuse technology. A successful first-stage vertical landing attempt would mark a crucial milestone for China's commercial space sector in the field of reusable rocket technology.
As of now, LandSpace has not disclosed the specific payload for this mission. All final details regarding the mission will be subject to official announcements from the company.