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China Launches Fourth Reusable Spacecraft for Tech Verification

2/7/2026

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On February 7, 2026, China launched its reusable experimental spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March-2F carrier rocket.
It is the fourth prototype launched since 2020, and a previous mission orbited for 276 days before returning in May 2023.
Xinhua News Agency reports the mission will conduct technological verification for peaceful use of outer space.
Details on the spacecraft's specifications and technologies tested were not disclosed.

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Story summary

On February 7, 2026, China launched its reusable experimental spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March-2F carrier rocket.
It is the fourth prototype launched since 2020, and a previous mission orbited for 276 days before returning in May 2023.
Xinhua News Agency reports the mission will conduct technological verification for peaceful use of outer space.
Details on the spacecraft's specifications and technologies tested were not disclosed.