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No methalox joy for Zhuque-2

Conceptual image showing Zhuque-2 in flight.
Conceptual image showing Zhuque-2 in flight. Image: LandSpace

Had Zhuque-2 been successful, it would’ve been the first methane-powered rocket to successfully reach orbit. The launch, despite the mission failure, was still a big deal and a major milestone for China’s private spaceflight industry.