MISSION SUCCESS | ZhuQue-3 Y2 Reusable Launch Vehicle Achieved Full Success in Orbital Insertion and First-Stage Recovery On August 19, 2026, at 07:35 (UTC+8), the ZhuQue-3 (ZQ-3) Y2 reusable launch vehicle lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone. Approximately 137 seconds after lift-off, the first and second stages separated. The second stage continued its flight and successfully delivered the Honghu 03 satellite, independently developed by Hongqing Technology, into its designated orbit. At approximately 07:41, the first stage performed a successful soft touchdown at the LandSpace Landing Site#1# in Minqin County, Gansu Province, following the planned trajectory — marking the full success of the flight test mission.

Beginning of Autumn（立秋 · 13th Solar Term) Embrace the Vast, Master the Minute Clouds gather in the last colors of summer; leaves stir with the first sounds of autumn. Start of Autumn is the slow retreat of the heat — and the moment all things turn from bloom to fruit. From quests at the very limits to deep work in the finest details, every step of space engineering advances — test by test, dataset by dataset, parameter by parameter. The goal may be vast; the arrival still begins with the minute. The seasons turn in their own order; technology advances by its own laws. Walk toward the vast — build from the minute. Today is the Beginning of Autumn. May every steadfast exploration, in time, settle into new answers.

Greater Heat（大暑 · 12th Solar Term) From the Height of Summer · To the Stars, for Answers Heaven and earth burn with heat, yet all living things are still gathering the strength to grow. Right now, in the messages, people ask us again and again: ZQ-3 Y2 — is it ready to launch? Just as in the film The Decisive Moment (《群星闪耀时》), where the space engineers of 1970 ask their counterparts from 2035: "Has our dream come true?" And the future answers: "Your questions cannot be answered in specifics. But please believe, one day, all of this will come true." The answers of spaceflight are never written into a timetable in advance. They grow clear — test by test, verification by verification, preparation by preparation. This Greater Heat, follow with passion — and wait with patience. Seek the answers among the stars, and witness them take shape here on Earth.

Lesser Heat (小暑 · 11th Solar Term) All things come to fruition in their season; all engineering stands upon verification. As of the first half of this year, the TianQue series LOX/Methane engines have accumulated over 176,000 seconds of component and full-system test firings, surpassing 1,100 ignitions, with more than 150 engines produced. Milestones matter, but verification matters more. Time has always been a part of engineering. The answers in spaceflight are not found in a single dawn or dusk, but in every second of verification, every step of accumulation.

UPDATE | ZhuQue-3 Y2 Reusable Launch Vehicle Completed Static Fire Test On June 29, 2026, LandSpace’s ZhuQue-3 Y2 reusable launch vehicle successfully completed a static fire test at the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone. The test comprehensively verified the vehicle system, the ground support system, and the compatibility between them. All systems operated normally, and test data and results met expectations, validating the correctness and coordination of system operations and laying a solid foundation for upcoming flight missions. All key pre-launch ground verification work for the ZhuQue-3 Y2 reusable launch vehicle has now been completed. The team will proceed with launch preparations according to the established plan, making full preparations for the flight mission.

Connecting the Stars Connecting mountains and seas, so journeys are no longer distant. Connecting sky and earth, so information breaks every boundary. Connecting industries, so innovation keeps growing. Connecting the future, so dreams will eventually arrive. With the success of the ZQ-2E Y6 launch mission, Spacesail’s SPACESAIL DTC 01 and @ChinaMobile_X CMCC-02 have been precisely deployed into their designated orbits. As the creator of China's commercial space transportation systems, LandSpace delivers satellites to space — while also connecting communication networks, satellite internet, and the evolving needs of commercial space. Together, they provide continuous support for an integrated space-ground network. As more satellites rise into orbit, it’s not just signal coverage that expands — it’s our capacity to connect the world. From connecting each other, to connecting everything. From connecting the Earth, to connecting the future. Humanity’s gaze of exploration will always reach beyond the horizon. 
Connecting the stars. ✨

ZhuQue-2E Y6 Launch Mission Recap “Long as the journey is, we will reach our destination if we stay the course; difficult as the task is, we will get the job done if we keep working at it.” — Xunzi, Exhortation to Self-Cultivation

Grain in Beard (芒种 · 9th Solar Term) A Message from the Grain and the Seed · What Is Reaped, What Is Sown Grain in Beard, also known as "Mangzhong", is the busiest solar term of the year. "Mang" means the awned grain can be harvested; "Zhong" means the seed can be sown. What is reaped are the fruits of diligent labor; what is sown are the hopes of future growth. So it is with farming, and so it is with engineering. June, for LandSpace, marks a critical phase dense with missions and tight with rhythm. Every task brought to completion is an accumulation of phased results; every new beginning lays a solid foundation for the next step forward. There are no shortcuts in spaceflight. It relies on dedication poured in day after day, and on verification built step by measured step. Doing today's work well, fulfilling the tasks already set, making certain things "rocket"-solid, that is the finest harvest. Setting new goals aloft and taking on new challenges—that is the truest sowing. In the season of Mangzhong, we reap the past and live up to the present; we sow the future and press on toward the new. Harvest gathered, seeds sown. Milestones reached, new missions take root. In the season of Mangzhong, a message arrives with the sowing— and every harvest keeps its appointed time.

Lesser Fullness of Grain (小满 · 8th Solar Term) A Message from the Half-Full Grain · Just the Time to Rise Unlike the first stirrings of early spring, unlike the blaze of high summer, Xiaoman is a restrained yet resolute growth— all things swell, yet none brim over; everything moves forward, yet still holds space for hope. One week ago, the ZhuQue-2E Y5 soared into the sky. Like everyone, we already look forward to the next ignition, the next departure, the next farther reach. But true spaceflight has never been the brilliance of a single instant— It is in each "Xiaoman" that we gather the strength to cross the vastness of space. Life is the same. Flowers not yet in full bloom, the moon not perfectly round — that is when they stir the heart most deeply. Those distant shores still out of sight, the answers still on the road, are exactly what gives meaning to setting out again. "A grain Lesser full surpasses hollow perfection" — we seek no sudden completeness, only the will to keep moving forward. For the finest state is never resting at the peak, but heading into the next ascent while still brimming with fervent hope.

What’s New in ZQ-2E Y5? • Increased propellant capacity & structural optimization The EXTENDED first-stage tanks, combined with full subcooled propellant loading, increased propellant capacity by ~15%. Structural mass is further reduced through partial insulation removal, optimized cable routing fairings, and removeal of first-stage fins, reflecting a system-level design optimization approach. • Three-ignition second stage with high-orbit disposal ZQ-2E Y5 pioneers, among China’s commercial missions, a three-ignition second-stage flight profile featuring tank-pressure ignition + high altitude deorbit. This approach ensures ignition reliability while enabling rapid high-altitude deorbit, addressing traditional challenges and supporting space debris mitigation requirements. • Toward “Smart Launch Vehicles” The first stage introduces in-flight engine anomaly detection and thrust self-correction, while the second stage debuts a propellant utilization system. These enable autonomous diagnosis and response to off-nominal conditions (e.g., thrust deviation, mixture ratio shifts), significantly improving flight reliability and service capability. • Rapid launch capability Leveraging mature mission operations, the campaign achieved a 13-day launch cycle and ~1.5-hour pre-launch fueling timeline, laying the foundation for high-frequency launch operations with both ZQ-2E and ZQ-3.