Debrief: China's CZ-10B Catch Paves Way For Public-Private Launch Synergy

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CZ-10B lifts off from a Jovo-sponsored launchpad.

Credit: Chinese state media Xinhua
SINGAPORE—China's successful recovery of a Long March-10B (CZ-10B) first-stage booster on July 10 marks a significant milestone in its pursuit of reusable launch capability. It is only the second nation to demonstrate recovery of an operational-class rocket, after SpaceX's first successful...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.

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