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China recovers first orbital rocket booster, closing gap with SpaceX
China's state-owned space company successfully recovered an orbital rocket booster for the first time, marking a milestone in reusable rocket technology. The achievement narrows the gap with SpaceX, which has long dominated booster recovery. This signals China's growing capability in cost-effective space access.
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While impressive, China's single recovery lags far behind SpaceX's hundreds of landings, but the pace of progress suggests a competitive landscape is emerging.
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