China recovers rocket booster at sea in world-first feat
China recovered the first stage of its Long March 10B rocket during its maiden orbital launch on July 10, catching it in a net carried by a ship at sea — a world first. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) called it a historic breakthrough in reusable rocket technology. The feat signals China's ambition to challenge US dominance in reusable launch vehicles.
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