China successfully lands reusable rocket, state media says
- China has successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time in a major breakthrough for the country's space programme, according to state media.
- The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said the Long March 10B rocket lifted off from Hainan in southern China at 12:15 local time (04:15GMT) on Friday.
- Around six minutes after separating from the rocket's upper stage, its booster returned to Earth vertically and was recovered on a floating platform.
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- China has successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time in a major breakthrough for the country's space programme, according to state media.
- The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said the Long March 10B rocket lifted off from Hainan in southern China at 12:15 local time (04:15GMT) on Friday.
- Around six minutes after separating from the rocket's upper stage, its booster returned to Earth vertically and was recovered on a floating platform.
Sources: BBC News