China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B
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- China recovered the reusable first stage of the Long March 10B rocket after its maiden launch.
- The rocket, measuring 70 meters tall, launched from Wenchang and delivered its payload to low Earth orbit.
- The first stage returned vertically and was recovered using a sea-based net platform.
- The Long March 10B can carry up to 16 tonnes to low Earth orbit and is designed for cargo missions.
- NASA aims to return US astronauts to the moon by 2028, marking the first crewed mission since Apollo.