# landing cushioning

China’s Private Space Sector Clears a Major Hurdle for Crew Flights as Landing Cushion Tech Is Validated

A Chinese private aerospace company has for the first time validated a landing-cushioning technology for crewed spacecraft, signaling the commercial sector’s move into human-rated systems. The milestone lowers a key technical barrier but is only an early step toward certified crewed flights, which will require more integrated testing and regulatory approvals.