// Global Analysis Archive
JAXA reported a successful first lift-off and landing test of its RV-X prototype reusable rocket at the Noshiro test site, reaching about 10m altitude over roughly 40 seconds. The milestone supports Japan’s effort to improve launch competitiveness as reusable systems become central to global and regional space-launch competition.
China successfully recovered a Long March-10B first stage using an at-sea net-capture system, according to CNSA, marking its first controlled reusable rocket recovery. The milestone could support higher launch cadence and lower costs, strengthening China’s position in commercial and strategic space competition.
JAXA reported a successful first lift-off and landing test of its RV-X prototype reusable rocket at the Noshiro test site, reaching about 10m altitude over roughly 40 seconds. The milestone supports Japan’s effort to improve launch competitiveness as reusable systems become central to global and regional space-launch competition.
China successfully recovered a Long March-10B first stage using an at-sea net-capture system, according to CNSA, marking its first controlled reusable rocket recovery. The milestone could support higher launch cadence and lower costs, strengthening China’s position in commercial and strategic space competition.
| ID | Title | Category | Date | Views | |
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| RPT-5330 | Japan’s JAXA Demonstrates Prototype Reusable Rocket Hop Test, Signaling Push for Lower-Cost Launch | Japan | 2026-07-12 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-5326 | China Demonstrates First Reusable Rocket Recovery, Signaling a New Phase in Launch Competitiveness | China | 2026-07-11 | 0 | ACCESS » |