SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 11, 2026Ars Technica

China showcases new Moon ship and reusable rocket in one extraordinary test

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China successfully tested its Mengzhou "dream vessel" spacecraft and demonstrated reusable rocket technology by recovering the Long March 10 booster after an in-flight abort test. This milestone advances China's lunar exploration ambitions, as the full Long March 10 will eventually propel Mengzhou to the Moon while competing with SpaceX's reusable rocket dominance.

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