China successfully lands reusable rocket for the first time
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Hainan, China
July 10, 2026
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China's Long March 10B rocket successfully landed its booster on a floating platform after a vertical descent. This marks a major breakthrough for China's space program, challenging the dominance of SpaceX and Blue Origin. The rocket uses 'landing hooks' to catch a net on the platform, differing from SpaceX's autonomous landing method.
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