China Successfully Catches Its First Reusable Rocket Booster at Sea
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China successfully caught a falling rocket booster in a net at sea for the first time on July 10, marking a major milestone in reusable rocket technology. The Long March 10B's first stage descended onto a floating platform and was grabbed by hooks attached to a large net — a world first. This net-based system makes the rocket lighter than leg-equipped designs, boosting future payload capacity. China plans to relaunch the same booster before year's end.
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