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 China's LandSpace Successfully Launches Six Satellites with Upgraded ZQ-2E Y2 Rocket
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China's LandSpace Successfully Launches Six Satellites with Upgraded ZQ-2E Y2 Rocket
 by Riko Seibo
 Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 19, 2025

China's private rocket manufacturer LandSpace successfully launched its modified ZQ-2E Y2 rocket on Saturday, deploying six satellites into orbit from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 12:12 pm (Beijing Time). The ZQ-2E Y2 is an enhanced version of the Zhuque-2 (ZQ-2) model, named after the Vermilion Bird of ancient Chinese mythology, a symbol of fire and the southerly direction.

The upgraded ZQ-2E model features a dual-cryogenic liquid propellant system powered by liquid oxygen and methane, the latter being the primary component of natural gas. This system, combined with a high-thrust engine, enables the rocket to deliver up to 4 tonnes to a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit.

Saturday's mission marks the fifth launch of the ZQ-2 series, following the successful deployment of two satellites in November 2024 using the modified ZQ-2 Y1 variant. The latest model also benefits from enhanced engine thrust and the use of composite materials in its fairing, which reduces weight and improves efficiency and reliability.

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