It marked China’s second failed bid this month to return an orbital-class booster to Earth, a feat that has to date solely been achieved by the United States.
The second stage of the rocket entered its predetermined orbit after its launch at 10am native time, in accordance with Chinese state information company Xinhua.
The reusable rocket, designed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology beneath the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China’s northwest.
China launches Shenzhou-22 for first emergency mission
China launches Shenzhou-22 for first emergency mission
China’s business and state-owned house builders have been racing to launch and get better the nation’s first reusable rocket – a feat first achieved a decade in the past by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.