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China Launches Reusable Rocket

Updated 2026-06-02 18:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

China recently launched a new rocket designed for reusability. The approach is similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9 and aims to reduce launch costs through repeated use.

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Ars Technica

In a surprise launch, China debuts another big rocket designed for reusability

There are sound engineering reasons to use the same approach SpaceX uses with the Falcon 9.

2026-06-02 16:05 UTC