China’s reusable rocket clears 1,100-ton thrust test to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX
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China's Space Pioneer successfully tested its Tianlong-3 reusable rocket, generating 1,102 tons of thrust from nine engines in a critical 35-second ground trial. The 72-meter rocket, designed to carry up to 18 tonnes to orbit, is now on track for launch later this year to support Chinese satellite constellations. This development represents significant progress in China's efforts to match SpaceX's Falcon 9 capabilities, despite previous setbacks including a fiery explosion during testing last year.
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