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Long March 10B: China’s First Reusable Booster Landing

14 July 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYLong March 10B:China’s FirstReusable BoosterLanding14 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

China completed the first successful recovery landing of a Long March 10B booster at Wenchang, a key step for its reusable rocket plans.

Key facts

  • Rocket: Long March 10B, a next-generation reusable launcher for medium to heavy payloads.
  • Feature: recoverable first-stage booster built for repeated flights.
  • Site: Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site.
  • Maker: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

Objectives

  • Bring launch costs down through reuse.
  • Back China’s moon exploration programme.
  • Place big satellite constellations in orbit at lower expense.

About CASC

  • China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation; a state-owned aerospace company of China.

Exam angle

  • Developer: CASC.
  • Launch site: Wenchang.
  • Milestone: first reusable booster landing for the Long March 10B.

Test yourself

1. Which Chinese organisation developed the reusable Long March 10B rocket?

Long March 10B was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

2. Where did China demonstrate the first reusable landing of the Long March 10B booster?

The landing took place at the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site.

3. Which part of the Long March 10B is designed to be recovered for repeated use?

The rocket has a recoverable first-stage booster.

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