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Airshow China 2024: China's reusable rocket offshore recovery tech unveiled

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At Airshow China 2024, a model showcasing technology for the offshore recovery of China's reusable rockets was displayed for the first time. This technology, designed for retrieving rockets from low Earth orbit, represents a significant step toward establishing a flight-based operational model for space launches. It aims to enable more cost-effective and frequent missions, advancing sustainable space operations. Additionally, it has the potential to reduce takeoff payload and increase the rocket's effective payload capacity.

Camera and video editor: Shi Chan

Scriptwriter: Zhao Chenchen

Cover photo designer: Li Wenyi

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