Zhuque-2 (Chinese: 朱雀二号; pinyin: Zhūquè èr hào; lit. 'Vermilion Bird-2', ZQ-2) is a Chinese medium-class orbital launch vehicle developed by LandSpace...

It was founded in 2015 by Zhang Changwu. As of July 2023, the company's Zhuque-2 rocket became the first methane-fueled orbital launch vehicle in the world...

Flight | ZhuQue-2". Everyday Astronaut. Bell, Adrian (12 July 2023). "LandSpace claims win in the methane race to orbit via second ZhuQue-2 launch". NASASpaceFlight...

new launch vehicles. In particular, SSLV, Qaem 100, Tianlong-2, Chollima-1,and Zhuque-2 performed their first successful orbital launch, while SpaceX's...

"Zhuque-2 (ZQ-2, LandSpace-2, LS-2)". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2023-12-29. Jones, Andrew [@AJ_FI] (December 14, 2022). "Looks like Zhuque-2 second...

single pad handled by the private company LandSpace for the launches of its Zhuque-2 launch vehicle. It has hosted 3 launches so far, two of which successful...

Long March 11 Tianlong-2 Zhuque Zhuque-1 – Retired Zhuque-2 Zhuque-3 – Under Development ZK-1A Ariane Ariane 1 – Retired Ariane 2 – Retired Ariane 3 – Retired...

conducted in January 2021 and the first-stage engine assembly for LandSpace's Zhuque-2 rocket was completed in February 2021. It consists of four TQ-12 engines...

1990s and used on Long March 2, 3, and 4. TQ-12—LCH4/LOX engine developed by LandSpace. First flew in 2022 on Zhuque-2. Combustion tap-off cycle Expander...

upper stages. LOX and liquid methane (from liquefied natural gas). Used on Zhuque-2, Vulcan, and also planned for use on several rockets in development, including...