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China successfully launches reusable rocket in a win for space program

China launched and partially recovered a rocket, a milestone for Beijing’s space program as it competes with the U.S. and Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

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China advances reusable rocket program with successful booster recovery

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Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

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China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says

China has successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time in a major breakthrough for the country's space programme, according to state media.

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China enters rocket recovery era as experts highlight breakthroughs of Long March 10B maiden flight

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China successfully lands ‘SpaceX-style’ reusable rocket for first time

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China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it

The first stage of a Long March-10B rocket separated from the second stage after liftoff and returned to a platform in the sea, the official Xinhua News Agency said.

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Making history! China lands rocket during an orbital launch for 1st time ever (video)

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China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

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WATCH: China Lands Reusable Rocket For First Time, Signals Competition To SpaceX, Blue Origin

China has successfully recovered a reusable rocket booster for the first time after the maiden flight of its Long March-10B rocket.

Ars Technica

Rocket Report: China launches with no advance warning; Europe’s drone ship

Welcome to Edition 8.15 of the Rocket Report! This year has been, at best, one of mixed results for SpaceX’s Starship program. There have been important steps forward, including the successful reuse of the rocket’s massive Super Heavy booster.

The Conversation

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

A New Glenn rocket stands ready at the launchpad in April 2026, a month before disaster would strike. AP Photo/John Raoux During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball.

Business Wire

Rocket Lab Successfully Completes Critical Design Review for Space Development Agency’s T2TL-Beta Constellation

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab National Security LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rocket Lab USA (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced the successful ...