China's LandSpace Challenges SpaceX with Reusable Rockets
Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 12:46 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade
LandSpace, a Chinese rocket startup, has conducted China's first reusable rocket tests with its Zhuque-3 model, challenging SpaceX's dominance. The rocket incorporates Starship features into a Falcon 9-like architecture, drawing attention from Elon Musk. Despite an initial test failure, LandSpace's efforts align with Beijing's plans for a 10,000-satellite constellation. The company's approach has sparked a shift in China's space industry, with increased government support and plans for an IPO to fund future projects.
