A new Chinese rocket named Pallas-1 has successfully completed its first flight, marking a significant milestone for the company Galactic Energy. The rocket is designed with reusability in mind, aiming to be used for at least 25 missions. Standing 52 meters tall with a diameter of 3.35 meters, the Pallas-1 weighs around 283 tons at liftoff and produces a thrust of 350 tons. It successfully delivered its payload into the intended orbit. Galactic Energy, established in 2018, previously developed the Ceres-1 series of small solid-propellant rockets. With the Pallas-1, the company is now expanding into the medium to heavy launch vehicle category, with the long-term goal of carrying up to 7 tons into low Earth orbit. For this initial test, the company chose not to recover the rocket's first stage, instead focusing on testing systems for atmospheric reentry and braking before attempting a full vertical landing. China's advancements in reusable rocket technology are part of a broader effort to strengthen its presence in the global space industry. In July, China successfully recovered an orbital launcher, the Long March 10B, using a net capture system on a floating platform. Recently, the Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket, developed by LandSpace, completed a vertical landing on its own legs after an orbital mission. Although China has not yet reused a launcher for another mission, these achievements highlight the country’s rapid progress in space technology. This development is part of an increasing competition with the United States, where reusable rockets are seen as essential for reducing the cost of space launches and enabling more frequent missions. In the United States, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has demonstrated the potential of reusability, with its first stage capable of performing dozens of launches. Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has also achieved the ability to recover its first stage. These developments show that reusable rocket technology is becoming a key factor in the global space race. China's growing capabilities in this area are gaining momentum, as the nation aims to establish a permanent base on the Moon. This lunar ambition has become a central focus of the competition between China and the United States, with both countries striving to secure a lasting presence on Earth's natural satellite.