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All 1 tracked stories fall under one category: launches. Of the tracked stories, 1 of 1 also mention China, the most common co-covered peer. The tracked stories average 3 original sources each. RV-X appears in 1 tracked Cross-Sector story from July 12, 2026.
1 verified story tracked
Last mentioned: Jul 12, 2026
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All 1 tracked stories fall under one category: launches. Of the tracked stories, 1 of 1 also mention China, the most common co-covered peer. The tracked stories average 3 original sources each. RV-X appears in 1 tracked Cross-Sector story from July 12, 2026.
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JAXA conducts first RV-X test flight
The RV-X experimental reusable rocket lifts off, hovers, translates 52 feet horizontally, and lands safely in under one minute at Noshiro Testing Center, reaching 36 feet altitude.
China achieves first rocket first-stage recovery
State media reports the first successful recovery of a rocket first stage after liftoff, marking China's entry into reusable launch vehicle technology.
JAXA's RV-X reusable rocket completed its first vertical takeoff, hover, and landing, reaching 36 feet altitude on July 11. The test comes one day after China's booster recovery, intensifying the three-way reusable race with SpaceX. The technology is aimed at fielding a low-cost successor to the H3 rocket, supporting Japan's space autonomy and national security.
Source: castanetkamloops.net · abcnews.com
