据官方媒体报道,中国在周五当地时间 12:15 [2] 从海南岛发射的长征十号 B (Long March 10B) 火箭任务中,成功实现了该国历史上首次可重复使用火箭的一级垂直着陆回收 [1][2]。此次发射标志着中国航天计划的一项关键突破 [1]。
在助推器与箭体分离后,一级发动机通过独特的“挂钩”机制返回海上浮动平台并被捕获 [2]。这一技术细节使得中国在可重复使用航天技术领域缩小了与美国 SpaceX 等公司的差距 [2]。新华社指出,该火箭的复用配置能够将高达 16,000 公斤(35,275 磅)的有效载荷送入低地球轨道 [1]。相比之下,SpaceX 猎鹰 9 号的最大有效载荷为 22,800 公斤(50,265 磅)[1]。
受此消息影响,中国相关航天企业股价出现大幅上涨 [2]。具体而言,中国卫星 (China Spacesat) 和中国卫星通信 (China Satellite Communications) 的股价均上涨了 10% [2]。此次成就由隶属于中国航天科技集团 (CASC) 的相关方执行并报道 [2]。
On Friday at 12:15 local time, a rocket launched from Hainan Island successfully recovered its first stage for the first time in Chinese history [2]. The mission utilized the Long March 10B (Long March Ten Type B) vehicle operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) to achieve vertical landing recovery of the booster [2][1]. Following separation, the booster returned vertically and was captured on a floating platform using unique "landing hooks" that caught a net for retrieval [2]. This event marks a significant breakthrough in China's space program as it narrows the gap with American companies like SpaceX regarding reusable aerospace technology [2].
The recovered rocket configuration is capable of delivering payloads weighing up to 16,000 kilograms (35,275 pounds) into low Earth orbit [1][2]. While this payload capacity represents a major achievement for China's space industry, it remains lower than the maximum capability of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which can carry up to 22,800 kilograms (50,265 pounds) [1]. The successful test has been hailed as a milestone in the nation's aerospace development plans by state media reports [2][1].
In response to the news of this technological advancement, shares for Chinese satellite-related enterprises saw significant gains. Specifically, China Satellite and China Satellite Communications stocks rose by 10% following the announcement [2].