# Methane Engine

China’s Commercial Space Race Accelerates as Dahang Yueqian Nears Milestone Engine Test

Chinese private aerospace firm Dahang Yueqian is entering the final stages of testing for its 150-ton Qingyu-11 liquid oxygen-methane engine. With core component tests completed, the company expects to conduct a full-system test run in late 2026, marking a major step toward domestic reusable heavy-lift rocket capabilities.