Name: China's reusable rocket lands on legs for first time | Full landing sequence
Uploaded: 2026-08-19T20:35:58+08:00
Duration: PT57.042S
Description: China has successfully landed a rocket booster on landing legs for the first time, marking a major step forward in the country's reusable launch technology. After launch and stage separation, the Zhuque-3 booster adjusted its position, slowed its descent,

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China has successfully landed a rocket booster on landing legs for the first time, marking a major step forward in the country's reusable launch technology. After launch and stage separation, the Zhuque-3 booster adjusted its position, slowed its descent, and touched down smoothly using landing legs and grid fins. Powered by liquid oxygen and methane, the booster completed a fully autonomous high-precision landing. Following a successful sea-based recovery in July, this breakthrough demonstrates China's growing ability to recover rocket boosters both at sea and on land, paving the way for more flexible and cost-effective commercial launches.

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