Unveiling China's Reusable Rocket Revolution: The Long March 10's Journey to Lunar Dominance
Long March 10 rocket Can you think of a reusable rocket? Starship? Yes, that’s the right answer, but I am not talking about Starship. We have something newer and more interesting in this blog that has become the talk of the town i.e. China’s reusable rockets. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans to launch their first-ever reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026. The rockets, unspecified by CASC, consist of a 13-foot (4-meter) diameter model and a 16-foot (5-meter) diameter variant. The larger rocket could potentially be a version of the proposed Long March 10, a launch vehicle measuring 302 feet (92 meters) in length, with the capability to transport 27 tons into translunar orbit. Background on China's Space Program Now, let's delve into China's journey towards achieving a fully reusable rocket. Originally intended as a disposable rocket, the Long March 9, has evolved into China's super heavy-lift rocket, capable of launching 150 tonnes to L