
analysisJuly 17, 2026
China's First Booster Recovery: Long March 10B Caught in a Net
China caught a Long March 10B booster in a net at sea on July 10, 2026 — its first orbital booster recovery, and the world's first net capture of a rocket.

China caught a Long March 10B booster in a net at sea on July 10, 2026 — its first orbital booster recovery, and the world's first net capture of a rocket.

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