On Sept 22, China's Nebula-1 rocket failed its test flight in Inner Mongolia due to a landing system issue, despite completing most tasks.

China's Deep Blue Aerospace's Nebula-1 rocket, designed for reusability and powered by kerosene, failed a crucial test flight on September 22 in Inner Mongolia. While it successfully completed 10 of 11 tasks, a failure in its landing system led to a hard landing, damaging the rocket. The company aims to enhance efficiency and lower costs in China's commercial space sector by exploring alternative fuels like kerosene, methane, and liquid oxygen.