China showcases new Moon ship and reusable rocket in one extraordinary test
Summary
Ars Technica reports that China tested a new reusable booster and crew capsule, including a launch abort demonstration that separated the Mengzhou capsule from the Long March 10 booster. The booster continued to space and performed a propulsive landing, while the Mengzhou capsule splash‑downs offshore. The test advances China’s plans to land humans on the Moon by 2030 and to support low‑Earth orbit operations and a lunar architecture.