Zhuque-3 Launches… Then Crashes – China’s Reusable Rocket Setback - video Dailymotion

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China just launched its first-ever reusable rocket, the Zhuque-3 — but things didn’t go as planned. While the rocket successfully reached orbit, its first-stage booster caught fire and crashed during recovery. Designed by private space company LandSpace, the Zhuque-3 was meant to rival SpaceX’s Falcon 9, but this fiery setback delays China’s race toward reusable space tech. Is China still in the game? Or is the U.S. lead growing even wider? Watch till the end to find out what this means for the future of space! WooGlobe Ref : WGA442531 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00China launched its first reusable rocket, but something went terribly wrong mid-air.

00:05Meet the Zhukui-3, China's bold leap into reusable rocket tech,

00:09launched by private firm Landspace from the Zhukuan Satellite Center.

00:13This 66-meter giant roared into orbit, marking a historic moment for China.

00:18But the celebration didn't last long.

00:20The rocket's first-stage booster was supposed to return safely.

00:23Instead, it caught fire mid-air and crashed near the recovery zone.

00:26A major blow to China's goal of catching up to the U.S. in reusable launches.

00:32SpaceX pulled it off in 2015.

00:34Blue Origin did it, too.

00:36And now, while China's tech shows promise,

00:39the U.S. still stands alone in mastering full rocket recovery.

00:42But Zhukui-3 isn't a total failure.

00:45It proved launch systems work and carried 18 tons to orbit.

00:48For China's future mega-satellite plans, that's a big deal.

00:52One fireball won't stop China's space dreams.

00:54But for now, SpaceX still holds the crown.

00:58Will Zhukui-3 rise again?

00:59We'll be watching.

Zhuque-3 Launches… Then Crashes – China’s Reusable Rocket Setback

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