China reportedly catches reusable rocket booster for first time

China has reportedly succeeded in catching a reusable rocket booster following a launch, a milestone in the space race. The achievement marks a step toward reusable spacecraft technology, according to a report.

The Zioneer reported earlier on Friday that China had conducted a vertical landing test of a reusable rocket. The latest report indicates a new step: catching a booster after launch, potentially for reuse. The development closely follows the efforts of companies like SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, whom the Chinese report explicitly references. Details of the test remain limited, and the report is based on a single source.

3 developments

1. 12:29 · 10 JulLatest

   Reportedly succeeded in catching the reusable rocket booster for the first time.

2. 08:25 · 10 Jul

   Beijing officially confirms the successful vertical landing test of its reusable rocket.

3. 08:07 · 10 Jul

   Chinese media report successful vertical rocket landing on sea raft, mimicking SpaceX

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