China launched first methane-powered rocket into space. (stars, see) - Outer space, planets, astronomy, exploration of space, NASA - City-Data Forum

davidt1 · 07-13-2023, 02:24 PM

A Chinese company launched the first methane powered rocket into orbit, beating SpaceX and Blue Origin.

https://www.space.com/china-first-me...et-reach-orbit

rjshae · 07-15-2023, 11:54 AM

Nice. The next logical technological step will be a fully re-useable methalox launch into orbit. Space-X Starship, perhaps?

davidt1 · 07-15-2023, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rjshae

Nice. The next logical technological step will be a fully re-useable methalox launch into orbit. Space-X Starship, perhaps?

I don't know much about the technical of that. I see the Chinese success as a challenge for US companies to get their act together.

The space race between the USSR and the USA spurred all kind of innovations. It looks like the next space race is between China and the US. A little competition brings out the best in everyone.