CHINA TESTS REUSABLE SPACEPLANES China is testing reusable spaceplane technology capable of launching satellites and returning to Earth like an aircraft. Developed under programs linked to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, these experimental spaceplanes aim to reduce launch costs and improve rapid deployment capability. Important Details: • Reusable spacecraft design • Horizontal landing capability • Satellite deployment missions • Reduced cost per launch goal • Similar concept

China registered smooth progress in carrying out space science research, application experiment and technology test projects aboard the country's space station in orbit, covering multiple fields such as life sciences, microgravity physics, and new space technologies and applications, according to the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization (CSU), the Chinese Academy of Sciences. https://www.cctvplus.com/news/20260107/8460599.shtml#!language=1 | CCTV