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China achieves reusable rocket recovery, igniting space race debate

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China has successfully recovered a reusable orbital-class rocket booster using a novel sea-based net-and-cable system. This achievement, the second of its kind globally, has sparked widespread discussion on social media about the accelerating pace of China's space program and a potential intensification of the space race with the United States. The ability to reuse rocket boosters is seen as crucial for reducing space mission costs and enabling ambitious future projects like satellite constellations and crewed moon landings. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fan Chen ·

    China’s Long March-10B rocket feat lights up social media: is SpaceX set to lose crown?

    China’s landmark recovery of a reusable rocket has ignited heated debate on social media, with reactions ranging from awe at the rapid pace of Chinese space development to speculation over a more intense space race with the United States. This comes at a time of renewed optimism …

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