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Zenk Space's Zhihang-1 Rocket Passes Key Static Fire Test

2/17/2026

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Zenk Space conducted a static fire test of Zhihang-1 rocket on February 11, 2026, off the coast of Shandong province.
Zhihang-1 is a three-stage vehicle capable of delivering 4,000 kilograms to a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit.
The test confirms readiness for a debut flight planned before the end of February.
Zenk Space aims to develop reusable launchers with engine recovery after splashdown and to pursue ZH-2 and ZH-3 with first-stage recovery.

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Zenk Space conducted a static fire test of Zhihang-1 rocket on February 11, 2026, off the coast of Shandong province.
Zhihang-1 is a three-stage vehicle capable of delivering 4,000 kilograms to a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit.
The test confirms readiness for a debut flight planned before the end of February.
Zenk Space aims to develop reusable launchers with engine recovery after splashdown and to pursue ZH-2 and ZH-3 with first-stage recovery.