[ZH-1 Liquid Propellant Launch Vehicle First Stage Full System Test a Complete Success]
At 12:22 PM on February 11, 2026 Beijing Time, Beijing Space Zhihang Technology Co., Ltd. successfully completed the full system test of the first stage of the Zhihang-1 (codename: ZH-1) liquid propellant launch vehicle. This successful test marks the completion of all major ground tests prior to its maiden flight, and the Zhihang-1 rocket is about to embark on its first flight test mission.
This first-stage full system test verified the correctness of the Zhihang-1 rocket’s pressurization system design and its compatibility with the engine; verified the correctness of the launch control system and the coordination between various systems; assessed the performance of each system on the rocket during ignition and its adaptability to the environment; rehearsed the propellant loading process, pre-launch control process, venting process, and post-processing process; verified the coordination and support capabilities of the mobile launch ground system and equipment; rehearsed the procedures and support capabilities after shutdown; and tested the emergency response plan. The test was a complete success ….
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