China's commercial space industry showcased groundbreaking progress at a Beijing exhibition this month, with LandSpace revealing plans to achieve its first successful booster recovery in 2026 for its Zhuque-3 rocket. The company is scaling production to support up to 30 annual launches, critical for deploying satellite constellations.
Cost Efficiency Drives Innovation
iSpace highlighted its Hyperbola-3 reusable rocket development, set for maiden flight this year. Yang Di, a company representative, emphasized that direct development of reusable orbital rockets reduces long-term R&D costs compared to retrofitting existing models.
Global Satellite Expansion
GalaxySpace announced plans to expand overseas demonstrations of China's satellite internet solutions in 2026. Innovations like flexible solar wings and low-cost mass production are attracting international interest, according to market manager Huang Heping.
New Frontiers in Space Utilization
CAS Space's recent suborbital flight tested metal 3D-printing and carried biological samples, while its joint space medicine lab aims to accelerate pharmaceutical research. Commercial firm InterstellOr reported 20 sign-ups for future space tourism flights, targeting brief weightless experiences at 100 km altitude.
