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China shows controlled recovery of a rocket bottom portion

The test is designed to support cheaper launches by helping reduce the cost of rocket reuse.

MarketWatch reports that a Chinese company demonstrated controlled recovery of a rocket’s bottom portion.

The outlet said the recovered component is critical to efforts aimed at driving down launch costs.

By proving the recovery step, the test adds momentum to China’s broader push to narrow the gap with established commercial launch capabilities.

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