China recovers rocket stage on land for first time, after earlier recovery at sea
- BEIJING — China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday, as the country seeks to advance its space program.
- Although this marks China’s first successful recovery on land, it is the second time the country has recovered a rocket stage, following a successful recovery on a sea platform in July.
- Xinhua, China’s state-run news agency, said the reusable rocket, Zhuque-3, was launched Wednesday morning and that the rocket’s first stage was recovered afterward.00:38Chinese rocket explodes moments after liftoff00:0000:00Elon Musk
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- BEIJING — China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday, as the country seeks to advance its space program.
- Although this marks China’s first successful recovery on land, it is the second time the country has recovered a rocket stage, following a successful recovery on a sea platform in July.
- Xinhua, China’s state-run news agency, said the reusable rocket, Zhuque-3, was launched Wednesday morning and that the rocket’s first stage was recovered afterward.00:38Chinese rocket explodes moments after liftoff00:0000:00Elon Musk
Sources: NBC News