Flight 2
Zhuque-2
LandSpace
Rocket Launch Video
Mission
Flight 2
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Second test flight of LandSpace's Zhuque-2 rocket with a dummy payload. This launch was the first successful use of methane/liquid oxygen-powered rocket engines for transportation to Earth orbit and beyond.
Location
Launch Area 96A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Area 96A has witnessed the launch of 6 rockets, including 6 orbital launch attempts. While Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 277 rocket launches.
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Rocket
LandSpace Zhuque-2
Zhuque-2 is a medium-sized rocket powered by liquid oxygen and methane capable of lifting 6,000 kg of payload into a 200 km low Earth orbit, or 4,000 kg of payload into a 500 km Sun-synchronous orbit.
Agency
LandSpace
LandSpace is a Chinese private space launch company based in Beijing. It was founded in 2015 by Tsinghua University alumni Zhang Changwu.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Zhuque-2 launch scheduled?
The LandSpace Zhuque-2 launch carrying the Flight 2 mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Zhuque-2 launch video?
You can watch the LandSpace Zhuque-2 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Zhuque-2 launch from?
The LandSpace Zhuque-2 rocket launched from Launch Area 96A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
What rocket was used for the Flight 2 mission?
The Flight 2 mission launched aboard a LandSpace Zhuque-2 rocket. Zhuque-2 is a medium-sized rocket powered by liquid oxygen and methane capable of lifting 6,000 kg of payload into a 200 km low Earth orbit, or 4,000 kg of payload into a 500 km Sun-synchronous orbit. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the launch details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Zhuque-2 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the launch is delayed?
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