Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
China successfully tests reusable rocket
China has successfully recovered the first stage of a carrier rocket during an orbital launch test, state media reported Friday. The Long March 10B rocket was launched from Hainan island in southern China. About six minutes after separation of its first and upper stage, the first-stage booster returned to a floating platform, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it races to catch up with the US
China has successfully tested a rocket retrieval system, marking the first time the country has recovered a booster. The trial involved a Long March 10B rocket, with the booster returning upright to a net and landing platform six minutes after launch. The technology is part of China’s push to compete with the US in reusable rockets and could significantly cut the cost of space travel.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
China Recovers Long March 10B Booster, Becoming Second Nation to Catch a Falling Rocket
China recovered the Long March 10B rocket booster after its maiden launch, making it only the second country after the United States to demonstrate propulsive recovery of an orbital-class vehicle. The milestone accelerates the global reusable rocket race.
UPI
· Jul 10, 2026
Watch: China recaptures Long March-10B reusable rocket for first time in its history
Watch: China recaptures Long March-10B reusable rocket for first time in its history
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system
China has successfully tested a sea-based rocket booster recovery system for the first time, marking a major milestone in its efforts to develop reusable launch vehicles and narrow the gap with U.S. space companies led by SpaceX. The experimental recovery, carried out on Friday using a net mounted on an offshore platform, is China’s first [] The post China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
China’s Long March-10B rocket feat lights up social media: is SpaceX set to lose crown?
China’s landmark recovery of a reusable rocket has ignited heated debate on social media, with reactions ranging from awe at the rapid pace of Chinese space development to speculation over a more intense space race with the United States. This comes at a time of renewed optimism around the satellite sector, as commercial demand for internet constellations skyrockets. China made history on Friday by becoming only the second nation to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket...
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 10, 2026
China successfully launches first-ever reusable rocket | #AJ shorts
China has successfully tested a sea-based rocket booster recovery system, a breakthrough for the country’s space programme that could help Beijing challenge US dominance in reusable rocket technology led by SpaceX and Blue Origin. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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Related coverage for "China successfully tests reusable rocket": Sky News Australia — China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it races to catch up with the US. The Eastern Herald — China Recovers Long March 10B Booster, Becoming Second Nation to Catch a Falling Rocket. UPI — Watch: China recaptures Long March-10B reusable rocket for first time in its history. Modern Diplomacy — China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system. South China Morning Post — China’s Long March-10B rocket feat lights up social media: is SpaceX set to lose crown?. Al Jazeera English — China successfully launches first-ever reusable rocket | #AJ shorts