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šš China Just Landed Its Own SpaceX-Style Rocket... And Itās Making Waves! šØš³š„ On May 28, 2025, a Chinese startup called Space Epoch pulled off what many thought only Elon Muskās SpaceX could do: š They vertically landed a reusable rocket (Yuanxingzhe-1) on the sea, just like a Falcon 9 touchdown! š³ š This happened off the coast of Shandong Province, using a methane fueled stainless steel rocket launched from an ocean platform. The rocket flew, hovered, and came back down in one piece. Pretty wild, right? But wait... hereās the spicy part š¶ļøš š Controversy is brewing. Tech insiders and space fans are divided. Is this Chinaās SpaceX moment or just a flashy PR stunt? Critics point to: š A 14% failure rate in Chinaās satellite launches (vs SpaceXās <0.5%) š„ Other Chinese rockets that exploded mid-landing (yes, there's viral footage) š¬ Lack of full transparency around the landing tech Meanwhile, SpaceXās Starship also failed a test flight the very next day (May 29), adding even more drama to the global space race š°ļøš š§ But hereās the truth: While Space Epoch is still far behind in scale and reliability, this is a giant leap for Chinaās space ambitions. Reusable rockets = cheaper, faster, greener space travel. And now, itās no longer just an American game. š Space Race 2.0 has officially begun. Who do you think will win this round? Team SpaceX šŗšø or Team China šØš³? šš
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