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flag China launches first offshore platform for testing reusable liquid-fuel rockets in Feb 2026, boosting its commercial space ambitions.

flag China is set to launch its first offshore platform for testing reusable liquid-fuel rockets at the Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port in Shandong Province, with trial operations beginning around February 5, 2026. flag The facility, built on a man-made island, features systems to erect rockets, manage extreme heat, and protect infrastructure during launches. flag This marks a shift from prior solid-fuel sea launches toward more powerful, reusable liquid-fuel rockets, supporting China’s goal to reduce space access costs and expand its commercial space industry. flag The platform is part of a broader aerospace zone with propellant storage and aligns with a national 2025–2027 action plan. flag In 2025, China conducted 50 launches, with commercial vehicles responsible for 25 and deploying 311 satellites—84% of all Chinese satellites launched that year—signaling rapid growth in its commercial space sector.

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