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China Launches Reusable Rocket in Race With SpaceX
Video released by Chinese state media shows a state-owned aerospace company launching a rocket and recovering part of it on Friday. The successful launch of a reusable rocket was a major step for China toward challenging SpaceX’s satellite internet dominance.
Stage 1 liftoff of Falcon 9. Go SpaceX. Go Starlink.
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Video released by Chinese state media shows a state-owned aerospace company launching a rocket and recovering part of it on Friday. The successful launch of a reusable rocket was a major step for China toward challenging SpaceX’s satellite internet dominance.
By David Cheung
July 10, 2026
