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Rocket Report: China may soon attempt booster landing; Rocket Lab does rapid response
China is set for a debut flight of its Long March 10B reusable rocket in July with a launch window opening July 10 and an attempt to recover the first stage at sea. This would be China's third booster
China is set for a debut flight of its Long March 10B reusable rocket in July with a launch window opening July 10 and an attempt to recover the first stage at sea. This would be China's third booster recovery attempt, following those made by the Zhuque-3 and Long March 12A in December 2025. The article likely also covers rapid-response launch capabilities demonstrated by Rocket Lab during this period of increased activity in commercial space operations.
Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-26