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Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time

The New York Times

August 19, 2026

CSET’s Kathleen Curlee shared her expert insight in an article published by The New York Times. The article examines how Chinese aerospace companies are making progress toward reusable rockets, potentially lowering launch costs and helping China compete with U.S. companies like SpaceX in the global space market.

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