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China completes first successful controlled rocket booster recovery

According to Euronews, China has successfully retrieved the first stage of a rocket following a launch, marking a significant development for the nation's space programme.

By 10 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET Updated 10 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET

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China has successfully recovered the first stage of a rocket following a launch conducted on Friday, state media reports have confirmed. The achievement, which represents the country's first successful controlled recovery of a rocket booster, involved the first stage of a Long March-10B vehicle. Following the lift-off, the stage successfully separated from the second stage and returned to land on a designated platform located in the sea. This milestone is considered a major breakthrough for China's ongoing space programme.

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