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China’s historic sea-based rocket recovery puts spotlight on domestic shipbuilder

After China became only the second nation after the US to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, the spotlight has fallen on the domestic shipbuilder behind the design of the recovery platform. Following the maiden launch of China’s reusable Long March-10B rocket on Friday, the vehicle’s first-stage booster returned vertically and was caught by the Linghangzhe recovery platform, China’s first sea-based rocket recovery vessel to use a net-capture system. The platform...
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
HD KSOE, Schneider Electric sign MOU on floating data center development
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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.
Business Today
· Jul 10, 2026
Historic Rocket Recovery : China Matches SpaceX Over a Decade Later
China achieves a historic milestone with the controlled sea recovery of Long March-10B’s first-stage booster, matching SpaceX’s reusable rocket feat over a decade later.
Latestly.com
· Jul 12, 2026
China Challenges SpaceX and Blue Origin With Unique Net-Based Reusable Rocket Landing Win
China has successfully completed its first net-based recovery of a Long March-10B rocket booster. By landing the first-stage vehicle on an offshore platform via a specialised net, China has joined SpaceX and Blue Origin as one of the few entities capable of orbital rocket recovery. Check more details.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
China captures rocket booster in sea recovery breakthrough, challenging US space rivals
China captures rocket booster in sea recovery breakthrough, challenging US space rivals
The Hankyoreh
· Jun 22, 2026
In Korea, the rising tide of the semiconductor boom does not lift all boats
In Korea, the rising tide of the semiconductor boom does not lift all boats
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.
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.
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.
Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history
Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history
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
RAPPLER
· Jul 3, 2026
[OPINION] Why China won’t just leave out the Philippines
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· Jun 25, 2026
Unknown 'Projectile' Attacks Cargo Ship In Strait Of Hormuz
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TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
China’s first reusable rocket successfully recovered
China achieved a historic milestone on July 10 with the maiden launch of the Long March-10B, its first reusable carrier rocket. The first stage was successfully recovered using a net-capture system on a sea platform after the rocket successfully delivered its payload into orbit, marking China’s first controlled recovery of a carrier rocket’s first stage.
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...
Hi China
· Jul 10, 2026
China achieves first-ever controlled rocket recovery in Long March-10B maiden flight
China successfully launched the Long March-10B carrier rocket at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province on Friday, achieving its first-ever controlled recovery of a carrier rocket's first stage. #Trending #SpaceChina
PravdaReport
· Jul 10, 2026
China Achieves Historic Rocket Breakthrough With First Successful Booster Recovery
China has reached a major milestone in its space program by successfully carrying out the country's first controlled recovery of the first stage of a Long March-10B launch vehicle. The achievement represents an important advance in China's efforts to develop reusable rocket technology. Long March-10B Completes Successful Maiden Flight The Long March-10B lifted off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province, southern China, on its maiden flight. During the mission, the rocket successfully delivered its payload into the planned orbit, meeting all primary launch objectives.
Splash247
· Jun 21, 2026
Asia Shipping Media rebrands as Splash Maritime Group
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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.
Digital Trends
· Jul 11, 2026
China’s answer to SpaceX’s reusable rockets literally catches boosters in a net
China became the only other entity to recover an orbital rocket booster, but used a cable net on a ship instead of landing legs.
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.
CNN
· Jul 10, 2026
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.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 10, 2026
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.
Engadget
· Jul 10, 2026
China becomes the second country to recover a rocket booster
China made a breakthrough in its space program with the successful capture of a Long March 10B rocket booster.
Fox News
· Jul 8, 2026
SEN TODD YOUNG: The hidden danger China’s ships could bring to our shores
China is retrofitting cargo ships with missiles and drone systems that could target U.S. ports like Houston, raising urgent maritime security concerns.
The Japan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands
The Chinese ships were approaching a Japanese fishing vessel operating in the area, Japan's coast guard said.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 10, 2026
China Achieves First-Ever Controlled Rocket Recovery
China successfully launches the Long March-10B carrier rocket from south China’s Hainan Province, successfully recovering the rocket’s first stage in a controlled landing for the first time.
NK News
· Jul 10, 2026
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Defence Blog
· Jul 6, 2026
China fires submarine nuclear missile into Pacific
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TechCrunch
· Jul 10, 2026
China is catching up to Elon Musk’s reusable rockets
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· Jul 2, 2026
China has 400 private space companies. The West is barely paying attention
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· Jul 6, 2026
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Sputnik
· Jul 10, 2026
China Achieves First Controlled Recovery of Rocket Booster - Space Agency
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China successfully launched the Changzheng-10B (Long March-10B) carrier rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Hainan Island on Friday, marking the first controlled recovery of a rocket booster on a marine platform, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has said.
Vision Times
· Jul 8, 2026
China Is Emulating Iran’s Coercive Use of Strategic Waterways
Commentary by Tang Ming-hui, Up Media. The Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely, operated by Evergreen Marine Corporation, was struck on its starboard side by a drone off the coast of Oman, south of the Strait of Hormuz on June 25, 2026. The bridge structure was damaged, but fortunately the crew, vessel, and cargo remained safe, []
Off The Press
· Jul 4, 2026
‘Bully’ China steps up military mobilization near Taiwan
China has posted a record of more than 110 military and coast guard ships along the first island chain, National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Saturday. The top official posted a map on X showing the deployment of the Chinese ships from South Korea and Japan down to the Philippines and Vietnam. Wu’s []...Click to read more
Egypt Independent
· Jul 1, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz pain has been China’s gain, The Asia Group says
China has emerged as the main beneficiary of the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to Washington D.C.-based strategic advisory firm The Asia Group. In a report published this week, it said the stoppage of crude oil and other commodities from the Middle East has unevenly impacted economies in Asia, which relies heavily on imports for The post The Strait of Hormuz pain has been China’s gain, The Asia Group says appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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