China recovers reusable Long March 10B booster using a cable net on a ship instead of landing legs

China becomes the second entity after SpaceX to recover an orbital rocket booster. The Long March 10B booster was caught by a cable net on a ship at sea, demonstrating a novel recovery method. The achievement marks a significant step for China's reusable rocket program.

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