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China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B

China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B
South China Morning Post Friday 10 July 2026, 04:37 UTC By SCMP Reporter 1 min read
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Advertisement BreakingChina recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B Soon after launch, the first stage of the rocket returned vertically and was recovered via a sea platform: state media 1-MIN READ1-MIN Listen China has succeeded in recovering the reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of the Long March 10B. The 70-metre (230-foot) tall, 5-metre wide medium-lift rocket lifted off from southern China’s Wenchang space launch site at 12.15pm. Soon after launch,...

Advertisement BreakingChina recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B Soon after launch, the first stage of the rocket returned vertically and was recovered via a sea platform: state media 1-MIN READ1-MIN Listen China has succeeded in recovering the reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of the Long March 10B. The 70-metre (230-foot) tall, 5-metre wide medium-lift rocket lifted off from southern China’s Wenchang space launch site at 12.15pm. Soon after launch, the first stage of the rocket returned vertically and was recovered via a sea-based net platform, according to state news agency Xinhua. More to follow... Advertisement Advertisement Select Voice Select Speed 1.00x
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