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Zhuque-2 Y1

Zhuque-2 Y1 was the first Zhuque-2 and the world's first methane-fueled rocket to attempt orbit. It launched from Jiuquan on December 14, 2022 and crossed the Kármán line, but a second-stage propulsion-system failure prevented orbital insertion.

Identity

Aliases
ZQ-2 Y-1Zhuque-2 Flight 1朱雀二号遥一
Name
Zhuque-2 Y1
Slug
zhuque-2-y1
Status
destroyed

Details

Description
Zhuque-2 Y1 was the first Zhuque-2 and the world's first methane-fueled rocket to attempt orbit. It launched from Jiuquan on December 14, 2022 and crossed the Kármán line, but a second-stage propulsion-system failure prevented orbital insertion.
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 6:02:37 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:02:37 AM

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First Flight Date
2022-12-14
Last Flight Date
2022-12-14
Serial Number
Y1
Vehicle Code
ZQ-2 Y1