China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B

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China successfully recovered the reusable rocket from the maiden launch of Long March 10B at the Wenchang space launch site. The rocket's first stage returned vertically and was captured by a sea-based platform, marking a milestone in China's space capabilities.

China has succeeded in recovering the reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of the Long March 10B. The 70-metre (230-foot) tall, 5-metre wide medium-lift rocket lifted off from southern China’s Wenchang space launch site at 12.15pm. Soon after launch, the first stage of the rocket returned vertically and was recovered via a sea-based net platform, according to state news agency Xinhua. More to follow...