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China’s LandSpace launches improved methane-powered rocket

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By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING (Reuters) – A new methane-powered rocket developed by China’s LandSpace Technology launched six satellites into orbit on Saturday, doubling down on a cheap, cleaner fuel that the private startup hopes will help it develop reusable rockets. The Zhuque-2E Y2 carrier rocket blasted off at 12:12 p.m. (0412 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, marking the fifth flight for the Zhuque-2 series, a…

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China’s LandSpace launches improved methane-powered rocket

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China’s LandSpace sends improved methane-powered rocket into orbit

The Zhuque-2E Y2 carrier blasted off at 12.12pm from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center today.

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China Successfully Launches Methane-Fueled Rocket Carrying Six Satellites

LandSpace Technology has successfully launched an advanced model of the Zhuque-2E rocket with a payload of six satellites, using cleaner and cheaper fuel, with the aim of developing reusable rockets and creating a Chinese alternative to Starlink.

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