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China's Spaceflight Milestone with Long March 10B Rocket

Updated 2026-07-10 18:25 UTC 1 source Positive

China successfully launched and landed its inaugural Long March 10B rocket, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s spaceflight rivalry with the U.S.

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China’s Long March 10B rocket successfully launches—and lands—in a global spaceflight milestone

The inaugural launch and first-stage booster recovery of China’s Long March 10B rocket intensifies the nation’s spaceflight rivalry with the U.S.

2026-07-10 17:10 UTC