China has announced plans for the debut flight of its Long March 10B rocket, set to take place in July 2026.
This launch will mark a significant milestone as the country aims to recover the rocket's first stage at sea.
Details regarding the specific launch date and recovery methods are still forthcoming, but preparations are underway.
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Update at 20:56 UTC on 2026-07-12
SpaceNews.com reported HELSINKI — China launched its Long March 10B rocket early Friday and successfully recovered the first stage, marking a huge step for the country’s reusable rocket efforts. The first Long […] The post China becomes second country to recover. Universe Today reported On Friday, July 10th, China achieved a major milestone as its Long March-10B completed a its maiden test flight, which included the retrieval of its first stage booster.
Sources: SpaceNews.com, Universe Today