China Catches Its Long March 10B Booster in a Sea Net
CASC snagged the stage six minutes after separation at Hainan's launch site, calling it the world's first net recovery.
- The Long March 10B stood 63 meters tall with about 890 tons of liftoff thrust.
- Recovery took place at the Hainan Commercial Aerospace Launch Site on July 10, 2026.
- CASC says a reusable version can lift 16 tons to near-Earth orbit, its 657th launch.
Why it matters: A state company grading its own test as history's first has no umpire but itself.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) ↗ · 10 يوليو 202610/7/26 · ✓ Checked✓