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Unique Footage Captures Controlled Recovery of Chinese Long March Rocket's First Stage

Unique Footage Captures Controlled Recovery of Chinese Long March Rocket's First Stage

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#viral | Unique Footage Captures Controlled Recovery of Chinese Long March Rocket's First StageNew pictures show the exact moment the Chinese rocket... 12.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

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#viral | Unique Footage Captures Controlled Recovery of Chinese Long March Rocket's First StageNew pictures show the exact moment the Chinese rocket, launched on Friday, came back down to Earth. They capture the split second the rocket's booster is caught by a floating platform that uses hooks to grab a tightly stretched net. This is different from how SpaceX lands its Falcon 9 rockets, which touch down on their own using fold-out legs.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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