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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 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. 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 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. 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 takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch, marking a breakthrough for its space program.
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Futurism
· Jul 10, 2026
China Is Catching Up With SpaceX Fast, Landing First Reusable Rocket Booster on Offshore Platform
It just had a historic breakthrough. The post China Is Catching Up With SpaceX Fast, Landing First Reusable Rocket Booster on Offshore Platform appeared first on Futurism.
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
South China Morning Post
· Jul 10, 2026
China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B
China has succeeded in recovering the reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of the Long March 10B. The 70-metre (230-foot) tall, 5-metre wide medium-lift rocket lifted off from southern China’s Wenchang space launch site at 12.15pm. Soon after launch, the first stage of the rocket returned vertically and was recovered via a sea-based net platform, according to state news agency Xinhua. More to follow...
Mashable
· Jul 10, 2026
Watch China catch its first rocket booster — in a net
China lands its first Long March-10B rocket booster, advancing reusable launch tech and intensifying the U.S.–China space race.
Euronews
· Jul 10, 2026
China achieves first-ever controlled rocket booster recovery
China successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country's space program, state media said. The first stage of a Long March-10B rocket separated from the second stage after liftoff and returned to a platform in the sea.
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jul 10, 2026
China Successfully Launches Reusable Rocket in a Win for Space Program
China launched and partially recovered a rocket, a milestone for Beijing’s space program as it competes with the U.S. and Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
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Related coverage for "China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it": Futurism — China Is Catching Up With SpaceX Fast, Landing First Reusable Rocket Booster on Offshore Platform. UPI — Watch: China recaptures Long March-10B reusable rocket for first time in its history. South China Morning Post — China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B. Mashable — Watch China catch its first rocket booster — in a net. Euronews — China achieves first-ever controlled rocket booster recovery. The Wall Street Journal - Business — China Successfully Launches Reusable Rocket in a Win for Space Program