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China's Space Program Advances with Zhuque-3 Landing

Updated 2026-08-19 17:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

China successfully landed its Zhuque-3 rocket, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space program and putting it on par with U.S. competitors Blue Origin and SpaceX.

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China successfully lands its Zhuque-3 rocket, rivaling Blue Origin and SpaceX

Beijing’s success shows how close China is to the U.S. in the new space race

2026-08-19 16:00 UTC