China has reached a significant milestone in the realm of reusable rocket technology. The Zhuque-3 Yao-2 carrier rocket, meticulously developed by LandSpace, has not only successfully achieved orbit but has also accomplished a controlled land recovery of its first stage. This accomplishment stands as the inaugural instance in China where landing leg technology has been harnessed to attain this objective, thereby bridging a technological void. The first stage of the rocket is ingeniously engineered for reuse exceeding 20 times, slashing the cost per launch by over 60%. Presently, the rocket body is undergoing a pivotal phase of engineering reuse, with subsequent inspections and evaluations poised to follow suit. The team is diligently refining the rapid inspection protocol post-recovery, with the aspiration to curtail the reuse cycle to within 30 days, thereby furnishing robust support for commercial ventures and forthcoming space endeavors.
