Landspace's Gc3 Rocket Reaches Orbit, Misses Landing

In this episode, we break down China's Landspace Gc3 reusable rocket's maiden flight, where the mission successfully reached low Earth orbit but ended with a failed booster landing after an abnormal combustion event during descent. In this episode, we explore what this mixed result means for the global race in reusable rocketry, how it fits into China's broader commercial space ambitions, and why mastering booster recovery is crucial for cheaper, more frequent access to orbit. 

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