China launches heavyweight rocket to challenge SpaceX’s Falcon 9. It fails
China’s attempt to launch its most powerful privately developed rocket failed on Friday after the vehicle suffered a…
China’s reusable rocket ambitions experience second setback in the same month
The Long March 12A, China’s first state-owned reusable rocket, made its debut launch on Tuesday morning but the…
China’s first reusable rocket Zhuque-3 makes maiden voyage but recovery attempt fails
The United States is still the only country in the world to successfully return an orbital-class booster, though…
China has 3 reusable rockets lined up for launch as they vie to make history
The race to launch China’s first reusable rocket is heating up, with three contenders now lined up at…
Chinese launch firms Space Pioneer and Galactic Energy move toward IPOs
HELSINKI — Launch firms Space Pioneer and Galactic Energy are the latest China’s commercial space companies to move…
Space Pioneer raises $350 million as China’s commercial launch boom accelerates
HELSINKI — Space Pioneer has secured around $350 million in new funding rounds to support its Tianlong-3 rocket…
China’s large reusable Tianlong-3 rocket passes 1,000-tonne thrust ‘major exam’
The Chinese reusable rocket race is heating up, with two start-ups and a state-owned developer all aiming for…