Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1405, Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time. In 1893, The first cultured pearl is obtained by Kōkichi Mikimoto. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1914, Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball. In 1916, Alexander Prokhorov, Australian-Russian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2002) was born. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1972, The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1989, Shimanoumi Koyo, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Japan conducts 1st test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan’s experimental reusable rocket took off and safely landed in a first test flight Saturday, as the country seeks to achieve the technology key to cut launch costs and compete in the global space market dominated by SpaceX. The RV-X rocket lifted off, hovered and moved horizontally before landing during its less than one-minute flight []
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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.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
ABC News
· Jul 11, 2026
Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan has conducted a first test flight for its reusable rocket
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 11, 2026
Japan Tests Reusable Rocket in Launch Milestone
Japan successfully launched and landed an experimental reusable rocket on Saturday, marking the country's first successful flight test as it seeks to reduce launch costs and compete in the global space market dominated by SpaceX.
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.
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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