SpaceX Recovers Starship from Indian Ocean; China Lands Reusable Rocket

SpaceX has successfully retrieved its Starship upper stage from the Indian Ocean, nearly a month after its launch from Texas. The spacecraft, which had released 20 satellites into orbit, was spotted off the coast of Christmas Island before engineers were dispatched to recover it. This recovery marks a significant step in SpaceX's ongoing testing of its Starship program.

Meanwhile, Chinese private space company LandSpace has achieved a major milestone by successfully landing a reusable rocket. This achievement positions China as a growing competitor in the lower-cost spaceflight market, potentially challenging established players like SpaceX. The successful landing and subsequent announcement of plans to re-service the booster for future flights underscore the rapid advancements in China's commercial space sector.