China's reusable rocket makes it to orbit but fails to stick the landing
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China's LandSpace successfully launched its ZhuQue-3 reusable rocket to orbit on its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone for the country's commercial space industry. The two-stage rocket, capable of carrying over 18 metric tons and designed for at least 20 reuses, mirrors SpaceX's Falcon 9 with nine engines and stainless steel construction. However, the first stage experienced an anomaly during landing, creating a fireball near the recovery pad despite coming close to a successful touchdown.
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