China is preparing to fly a reusable, Long March 10–derived rocket in the first half of 2026, a milestone that would pull its state space program deeper into the global race to cut launch costs and ...

A Long March 12 rocket lifts off from the Wenchang Commercial Launch Site in Hainan, China, on August 4, 2025 Credit: Ourspace HELSINKI — China’s state-owned and commercial rocket makers have plans ...