Why #Zhuque3 could beat Falcon 9 on cost #China's Zhuque-3 #rocket is about to make its debut, and the biggest headline isn't just reuse — it's the possibility of flying cheaper than on Space-X's #Falcon9 model. Zhuque-3 takes a different engineering approach: a stainless-steel body that can handle heat with minimal refurbishment, and methane engines that stay clean enough for faster turnaround. These aren't cosmetic choices: they're cost-driven design decisions aimed at dramatically cutting the