Elon Musk in trouble: The Chinese from I-Space challenged SpaceX with next-generation reusable and economical rocket With the ability to significantly reduce launch costs, the SQX-2Y promises to revolutionize the aerospace industry.

In the race to conquer space, I-Space, the Chinese space technology company, is positioning itself as a challenging competitor. As Elon Musk and SpaceX seek to launch 144 rockets in 2024, I-Space unveiled its reusable and environmentally friendly space rocket, the SQX-2Y, powered by methane and liquid oxygen.

Musk's ambitious plan with SpaceX involves putting 42,000 satellites into orbit for its Starlink mobile phone service, which requires 144 annual launches and a significant investment. Instead, I-Space focuses on sustainability. I-Space demonstrates its power I-Space's SQX-2Y demonstration rocket, 17 meters high, demonstrated the viability of its technology by successfully taking off on Thursday, November 2, from northwest China, more precisely from the Launch Center of Jiuquan Satellites. Powered by a liquid oxygen-methane engine, the rocket reached an altitude of 178.42 meters before landing precisely at a speed of 0.025 meters per second.

This test provided essential data and technical support for the development of medium and large-sized reusable rockets, auguring a promising future for sustainable space exploration. Estimates suggest this technology could reduce launch costs and eliminate the need for extremely cold fuels such as liquid hydrogen. While traditional space missions have relied heavily on liquid hydrogen as fuel, methane offers advantages in terms of cost and efficiency.

With these advances, I-Space presents a competitive alternative in the race for space dominance and challenged space giants such as SpaceX and its founder Elon Musk.