Chinese state-affiliated media published footage of a rocket landing vertically on a floating raft at sea, a technique similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster landings. The test highlights China's progress in reusable rocket technology.
Chinese media outlets published footage of a successful vertical landing of a rocket on a raft at sea, a technique similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster landings. The footage, released Friday, shows the rocket descending and touching down on a small floating platform in the open ocean. The test was not officially announced by Chinese space authorities but was circulated by state-affiliated media. It marks a step forward in China's pursuit of reusable rocket technology, which could lower launch costs and have potential military applications. The development follows a period of intensified activity in China's space program, including a rare intercontinental ballistic missile test into the Pacific last month, as The Zioneer reported.
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