Jen Zhu(@jenzhuscott):LandSpace's 'Zhuque-3': Zhuque (朱雀) is a mythical bird from ancient Chinese cosmology. It is one of the "Four Symbols" (along with the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise 青龙、白虎、朱雀、玄武 ) and represents the south, fire, and the summer season. It's often seen as a guardian spirit, bringing good fortune. Chinese space missions frequently borrow names from mythology/history (like Shenzhou 神舟 "Divine Vessel" or Chang'e 嫦娥 the Moon Goddess).

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Jen Zhu@jenzhuscott

2026.08.19 12:45

LandSpace's 'Zhuque-3': Zhuque (朱雀) is a mythical bird from ancient Chinese cosmology. It is one of the "Four Symbols" (along with the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise 青龙、白虎、朱雀、玄武 ) and represents the south, fire, and the summer season. It's often seen as a guardian spirit, bringing good fortune. Chinese space missions frequently borrow names from mythology/history (like Shenzhou 神舟 "Divine Vessel" or Chang'e 嫦娥 the Moon Goddess).