China recovered a Long March 10B booster after an orbital launch, testing a net-based system that could help lower launch costs and support reusable rockets.

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China recovered a Long March 10B booster after an orbital launch, testing a net-based system that could help lower launch costs and support reusable rockets.

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China became the only other entity to recover an orbital rocket booster, but used a cable net on a ship instead of landing legs.

China's state-owned space company recovered its first orbital rocket booster after launch.