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Following its predecessor, the ZhuQue-2, the ZhuQue-3 is a two-stage Methalox-fueled rocket with a reusable first stage. The first stage has 9 TQ-12B engines while the second stage integrates a TQ-15B engine. It can launch 21.3 tons into a 450 km LEO orbit in an expended configuration, 18.3 tons in a downrange recovery configuration, and 12.5 tons with a ground landing.
Missions
1
Success Rate
100.0%
Successes
1
Failures
0
Success Streak
1
Partial Failures
0

Active Since 2025
Rocket
Diameter: 4.5m
Height: 76.6m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 21,300 kg
Liftoff Thrust
9,000 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 15.5m
Stages
2
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China