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Chinese space launch company LandSpace has filed for a $1 billion IPO on Shanghai's Star Market, benefiting from recent regulatory changes that allow commercial rocket firms to list without being profitable. The funds will be used to enhance reusable rocket technology and expand capacity, particularly through a partnership focused on metal additive manufacturing. Despite a significant net loss in the first half of 2025, investor interest in 3D printing for space launches remains strong, although funding has become more selective.