Mechanical arms demand extremely high landing precision — a miss of a few meters can cause a rocket to fall, leaving virtually no margin for error. China's coastal Hainan launch site and sea platforms simplify deployment. A net-capture system that tolerates looser landing accuracy but secures the vehicle has been developed. People’s Daily says China is the first country to master net-based recovery technology for carrier rockets.

2026-07-16

Mechanical arms demand extremely high landing precision — a miss of a few meters can cause a rocket to fall, leaving virtually no margin for error. China's coastal Hainan launch site and sea platforms simplify deployment. A net-capture system that tolerates looser landing accuracy but secures the vehicle has been developed. People’s Daily says China is the first country to master net-based recovery technology for carrier rockets.