LandSpace Launches 6 Satellites with Upgraded Zhuque-2 Rocket

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5 月 17, 2025 #IT资讯, #zhuque

Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone, May 17, 2024 – In a significant stride for China’s commercial space sector, LandSpace successfully launched its modified Zhuque-2 Y2 (ZQ-2E) rocket at 12:12 PM today. The launch, which took place at the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone, successfully delivered six satellites into their designated orbits, marking a complete success for the mission.

The payload consisted of six Tianyi satellites developed by Changsha Tianyi Space Science and Technology Research Institute:

Tianyi 29 (Geology-1)
Tianyi 34 (Southern University of Science and Technology-1)
Tianyi 35 (Nanchang Aviation-1)
Tianyi 42 (Shenqi-02)
Tianyi 45 (Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications-2)
Tianyi 46 (Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications-3)

This mission serves as a crucial flight verification for the modified Zhuque-2 rocket, designed to accommodate future high-density launches. The successful launch is expected to contribute significantly to the healthy and safe development of China’s commercial aerospace industry.

The Zhuque-2 modified (ZQ-2E) carrier rocket is a two-stage configuration. The rocket body has a diameter of 3.35 meters and a total height of 47.3 meters (compared to 49.5 meters for the basic version). It has a take-off weight of 220 tons (compared to 219 tons for the basic version) and a take-off thrust of 282 tons (compared to 268 tons for the basic version). The first stage utilizes four TQ-12 80-ton-class liquid oxygen methane engines in parallel, while the second stage uses one TQ-15A 80-ton-class liquid oxygen methane engine.

Implications and Future Outlook

The successful launch of the modified Zhuque-2 rocket represents a significant advancement for LandSpace and China’s broader commercial space ambitions. The use of liquid oxygen methane engines is particularly noteworthy, as this propellant combination offers advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness, reusability potential, and environmental friendliness compared to traditional rocket fuels.

This mission’s success paves the way for more frequent and reliable commercial launches from China, potentially opening up new opportunities for satellite deployment, space exploration, and other space-related activities. As China continues to invest in its commercial space sector, further advancements in rocket technology and launch capabilities are expected, solidifying its position as a major player in the global space arena.

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