Space Epoch is a Chinese space launch company based on Beijing, which is developing a stainless-steel, methane-liquid oxygen type rocket, named XZY-1 or Yuanxingzhe-1 (å Âè¡Âè ä¸Âå·). The company secured a 200 million yuan (US$27.6m) in financing in 2023. A collaboration with Taobao (AlibabaâÂÂs e-commerce shopping platform) to make reusable rockets for parcel delivery was announced in March 2024.
In January 2023, the company performed hot fire tests of its rocket.
The XZY-1 rocket is 64 meters tall, with a payload capacity of 6.500 kg to 1.100 km sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). The tanks are three and fours meter diameter. The cargo cabin has a volume of over 120 m<sup>3</sup>. The Yuanxingzhe 1 is designed to be reusable and capable to sea landing.
First flight was planned in 2025. It's now planned for the end of 2026.