China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says

China has successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time, according to state media reports. The achievement marks a significant milestone in China's space program, demonstrating its capability to recover and potentially reuse rockets. This development follows similar accomplishments by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin, which have also successfully landed reusable rockets. China's reusable rocket technology is expected to reduce the cost of accessing space and increase the frequency of launches.

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