China just caught a rocket in a net, and SpaceX should be watching
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China has successfully recovered the first stage of its Long March-10B orbital rocket using a novel net-based capture method, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in achieving rocket booster reuse. While this marks progress in China's reusable launch capabilities, its rocket's payload capacity and satellite constellation size remain behind SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Starship programs. The development reflects ongoing competition in space launch technology and satellite networks.
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