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Landspace targets Aug. 10 for second attempt to catch an orbital rocket

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Chinese commercial launch company Landspace is preparing for its second attempt to catch an orbital rocket, with liftoff and the recovery maneuver targeted for Aug. 10. The test will put both the company’s launch architecture and its recovery approach under scrutiny.

Discovered 2026-08-07T08:10:31.885935-07:00 | 2026-08-07T08:10:31.885935-07:00

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  • Landspace’s planned catch attempt is a significant test of reusable launch-vehicle operations and recovery technology.
  • A successful demonstration would provide an important data point on the progress of China’s commercial launch sector and its ability to develop reusable orbital systems.

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