Zhuque-3 | Demo Flight

Zhuque-3 | Demo Flight lifted off aboard a Zhuque-3 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
LandSpace
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Zhuque-3
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 96B
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Zhuque-3 | Demo Flight cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-12-03T04:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Zhuque-3 roars off the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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