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Story summary
- China advances three contenders for its reusable rocket launch: Long March 12A, Zhuque-3, Tianlong-3.
- These rockets aim to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9 and advance China's global satellite internet.
- Elon Musk noted Zhuque-3's potential to outperform Falcon 9 in the future.
- China has introduced its first seaborne rocket recovery platform, Linghangzhe, to support reusable launches.
- Successful rocket recoveries could lower launch costs and boost global space exploration.
