China eyes reusable rockets with surprise Long March 12B debut

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China staged a surprise launch of the Long March 12B, a large, nine-engine booster aimed at future recovery, signaling a push by state-backed players toward reusable orbital launchers and echoing SpaceX‑style design trends.
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