Zhuque-3 | Honghu-03

Mission Status

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Mission Updates

19 ago, 00:38 Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success.

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18 ago, 23:56 Cosmic_Penguin

Liftoff and confirmed successful 1st stage booster landing.

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14 ago, 13:42 Cosmic_Penguin

Rescheduled for NET August 18 UTC per new NOTAMs.

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10 ago, 17:52 Cosmic_Penguin

Launch delayed per cancellation of NOTAMs.

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5 ago, 08:14 Cosmic_Penguin

NET August 10 UTC per NOTAMs; Assignment of this launch to the launch within this launch window is uncertain.

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10 lug, 14:38 Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch.

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Mission Details

Note: Second test launch of LandSpace’s ZQ-3 rocket and first ever successful orbital launch vehicle booster recovery by a Chinese private launch service provider. Prototype LEO communication satellite for LandSpace's subsidiary Hongqing Technology.

Tipo Missione Communications
Orbita Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 23:27 - 00:04

Rocket Configuration

Name Zhuque-3
Manufacturer LandSpace
Height 76.6 m
Diameter 4.5 m
Maiden Flight 2025-12-03
Success Rate 2/2 (100%)

Zhuque-3 (ZQ-3) is a reusable orbital launch vehicle developed by Chinese private company LandSpace. The rocket is built using stainless steel and shares the same series of gas generator cycle methane/liquid oxygen powered rocket engines as in the currently active ZQ-2E rocket. The first stage uses 9 TQ-12 engines (initially the TQ-12A, then upgraded TQ-12B) while the second stage uses 1 TQ-15 engine (TQ-15A, then TQ-15B). On launch missions where the first stage is recovered, it will land on a down-range landing pad located in Minqin County, Gansu Province.