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China launches reusable spaceplane for fourth mission
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- China launched its reusable spaceplane on February 2026, beginning a fourth mission.
- The vehicle completed three prior flights on Long March 2F rockets since September 2020.
- Second and third missions remained in orbit for 276 and 268 days respectively.
- Tracking data show the craft rendezvoused with a satellite, approaching within 100 meters.
- China states the program tests reusable and in-orbit service technology for peaceful space use.