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CAS Space targets early 2027 debut of reusable Lihong-2 suborbital rocket with pharmaceutical payloads

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Chinese commercial launch provider CAS Space is targeting early 2027 for the first flight of its reusable Lihong-2 suborbital rocket. The mission is planned to carry pharmaceutical payloads, linking the company’s vehicle development to emerging commercial demand for suborbital research and in-space processing.

Discovered 2026-09-30T03:56:15.845194-07:00 | 2026-09-30T03:56:15.845194-07:00

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  • The planned early 2027 debut adds a defined milestone to China’s emerging commercial launch sector and its development of reusable suborbital vehicles.
  • A pharmaceutical payload signals a focus on commercial research applications, providing an early indication of the markets CAS Space is targeting beyond launch services.

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