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China launches first offshore platform for testing reusable liquid-fuel rockets in Feb 2026, boosting its commercial space ambitions.
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.
The facility, built on a man-made island, features systems to erect rockets, manage extreme heat, and protect infrastructure during launches.
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.
The platform is part of a broader aerospace zone with propellant storage and aligns with a national 2025–2027 action plan.
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.
China lanza la primera plataforma offshore para probar cohetes de combustible líquido reutilizables en febrero de 2026, impulsando sus ambiciones espaciales comerciales.