China achieves first-ever controlled rocket booster recovery

World News Video. China achieves first-ever controlled rocket booster recovery Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 10/07/2026 - 18:02 GMT+2 China successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country's space program, state media said. The first stage of a Long March-10B rocket separated from the second stage after liftoff and returned to a platform in the sea. China has successfully launched its Long March-10B carrier rocket from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province, according to state broadcaster CCTV. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The mission marked the country's first controlled recovery of a rocket's first-stage booster, which landed on a seaborne platform off the coast of Hainan. Chinese authorities say the achievement is a step forward in developing reusable launch technology for future space missions. rocket China Space Top stories Now playing Next China achieves first-ever controlled rocket booster recovery Now playing Next Iran buries Khamenei as renewed fighting tests shaky ceasefire deal Now playing Next Spain: Nine injured in fourth San Fermín bull run in Pamplona Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 10th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next How this country's faiths have coexisted for centuries In partnership with Azpromo Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 10th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Spain wildfire near Almeria kills 11 and sparks major evacuations Now playing Next EU Parliament excludes end-to-end chats from message-scanning regime Now playing Next Alentejo elephant sanctuary welcomes first resident Now playing Next 11 people killed as wildfires tear through southern Spain Now playing Next Digital euro enters final round of EU negotiations Now playing Next 'Debate it': ECB chief tells Euronews as Spain pitches fresh debt plan Now playing Next Exclusive: ‘More grids, more electricity, less fossil fuels,’ energy leaders tell Euronews Now playing Next French government activates new 'extreme heat' Orsec plan as temperatures rise Now playing Next Luxury paper made in Italy from waste : a way to reduce pressure on forests Now playing Next From AI to greenlash: How is climate disinformation evolving? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT China At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in eastern China, state media reports Iran Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes as tensions in the Gulf rise Iran US forces launch new strikes on Iran to curb threat to Hormuz, military says Iran Trump says ceasefire with Tehran 'over' after US and Iran exchange fire Travel News Travel to Europe continues to grow in 2026 with Greece, Italy and Malta leading the way Europe Today French economy minister on Spain's debt proposal: 'It's interesting' Europe News How NATO leaders reacted to Erdoğan's elaborate firearm gift Tech News EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle 'addictive' design features Business Apollo hijacks easyJet takeover with £5.7bn bid, trumping Castlelake Europe Today Lagarde: EU must address weakness, leverage strengths Culture news Bayeux tapestry arrives at British Museum after historic transfer Business Volkswagen unveils four-year plan but lacks backing for overhaul with up to 100,000 job cuts ADVERTISEMENT Brussels, My Love? Podcast | What's keeping NATO together and what's pulling it apart? Europe in Motion Where in Europe are scaleup companies performing best? No Comment Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe Europe Today Watch: The brand new European crypto regulations that global companies could potentially bypass No Comment Iran bids farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid tensions with US Europe Today Europe Today: Europe at an economic crossroads as global tensions rise No Comment France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis Europe News 11 people killed as wildfires tear through southern Spain ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT