# CZ-12B

China’s Commercial Launch Calendar Tightens as State and Private Reusable Rockets Gear Up for 2026

China has set first‑flight windows for two reusable rockets in 2026: the state-backed CZ‑12B in the first half of the year and private SQX‑3 by year‑end. Both programmes aim to lower launch costs and increase cadence to meet demand from large low‑Earth‑orbit constellations, but technical risks — especially stage recovery — remain a key hurdle.