# Methalox Engine

Zhuque-3: A 'Successful Failure' in China's Race for Reusable Rockets

LandSpace's Zhuque-3 successfully reached orbit but failed its first-stage recovery test, highlighting the technical hurdles in China's quest for SpaceX-style reusability. The mission underscores a strategic pivot toward stainless steel and methalox fuel to meet the soaring launch demands of China's emerging satellite megaconstellations.