First launch of the partially reusable, methalox-fueled ZhuQue-3, featuring an attempt to propulsively land the first stage at a landing site about 300km downrange of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

The second stage with a mass simulator successfully reached orbit, but the first stage failed to complete its landing burn.

The launch date was Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM (UTC).

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Provider	LandSpace
Vehicle	Zhuque-3
Location	LS-43/96 Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center China
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Launch Date	Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Launch Time	4:00 AM (UTC)
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Date	Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time	4:00 AM (UTC)
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Date	Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time	4:00 AM (UTC)

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