Long March 10B Yao-1 rocket has begun propellant loading and is expected to lift off at about 12:10 p.m. today, attempting the world’s first sea‑based net recovery validation of a rocket first stage. If successful, China would become the second count

2026-07-10

Long March 10B Yao-1 rocket has begun propellant loading and is expected to lift off at about 12:10 p.m. today, attempting the world’s first sea‑based net recovery validation of a rocket first stage. If successful, China would become the second country to master heavy‑lift reusable rocket technology.