China catches its first reusable booster
CASC said the sea-based net catch marks China’s first controlled rocket recovery and closes a gap with SpaceX after two failed attempts.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) China's first multi-purpose long-endurance drone, the TP200, successfully completed its maiden flight in Yantai, Shandong Province on the 26th.
China catches its first reusable booster
On July 10, China netted a new accomplishment in its spacefaring history. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) successfully recovered the booster of an orbital rocket only minutes after launch — a first for the nation as it races to close the gap between SpaceX’s decade-long head start in booster reuse and itsContinue reading "China catches its first reusable booster" The post China catches its first reusable booster app…
On July 10, 2026, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation announced that the Long March 10B carrier rocket had been successfully recovered from a sea-based recovery platform using a net-based capture system. Following the announcement, the news quickly sparked heated discussions on Chinese social media, with related topics trending at the top of Weibo's hot search list. Chinese state media hailed this as a "historic breakthrough" …
China Achieves First Recoverable Rocket Stage with Net
China has achieved its first recoverable rocket stage, marking a shift towards reusable assets in its national space programme. The CZ-10B was recently captured by a net recovery system aboard the Navigator vessel. This development is projected to reduce launch costs significantly, by an estimated 60 to 70 percent. The success initiates a new era for China's space economy, transitioning from disposable launches to reusable technology for both co…
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