China retrieves its first reusable satellite in a quest to cut space research costs
The China National Space Administration said the Shijian-19 satellite met its targets on various technological fronts, from reusability to payload ratio and re-entry. “Shijian-19 is … an efficient platform for research in microgravity science and space life sciences,” state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday. “Additionally, the Shijian-19 satellite provided an in-orbit flight test verification opportunity…