The 100th liquid oxygen methane rocket engine produced by Landspace, a leading private aerospace company in China. [Photo/Tide News]

Landspace, a leading private aerospace company in China, celebrated the rollout of its 100th liquid oxygen methane rocket engine on April 15 at its manufacturing base in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province.

This achievement marks a pivotal transition from single-unit production to mass manufacturing in China's commercial space sector.

Since it established the manufacturing base in Huzhou in 2018, Landspace has been at the forefront of private space innovation. The successful test of China's first 80-metric-ton liquid oxygen methane rocket engine in 2019 set the stage for advancements in large-thrust liquid fuel rocket engines.

The 100 engines produced to date include the TQ, TQ-A, and TQ-B series, known for their robust thrust, lightweight structure, and adaptability. Notably, the TQ series is the first globally to achieve orbital insertion.

The successful rollout of 100 engines demonstrates the company's readiness for high-density, low-cost, and reusable commercial launches, laying a solid foundation for routine space missions.

The support provided by the Huzhou municipal government has been crucial, fostering a favorable environment for industry growth and exemplifying the integration of private aerospace enterprises with local industrial policies.