China
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Space Exploration & Science Missions
Human Spaceflight & Space Stations
NASA Spaceflight
• Martin Smith
China to expand Mengzhou crew-capsule testing and pursue land- and sea-based booster recoveries
Following a successful test campaign, China will conduct additional evaluations of its Mengzhou crew capsule and pursue both land and sea booster recovery methods to mature crewed reentry systems and first-stage recovery techniques, signalling a push toward recoverable launch capability.
