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 **Source:** SpaceNews, April 2026 - Long March 10B wet dress rehearsal
 
 Long March 10B represents China's first independent heavy-lift reusable launch vehicle outside the US/SpaceX ecosystem, targeting debut in spring/summer 2026. While primarily serving China's national crewed lunar program rather than commercial markets, it demonstrates China's capability to develop reusable heavy-lift independently, reinforcing the emerging US-China duopoly structure.
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+## Supporting Evidence
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+**Source:** SpaceNews, April 2026 - LM-10B fueling test
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+Long March 10B represents China's entry into reusable heavy-lift capability, designed with first-stage recovery. With imminent debut in spring/summer 2026, this confirms the US-China duopoly trajectory in heavy-lift reusable launch. However, LM-10B serves China's national crewed lunar program rather than commercial markets, distinguishing it from SpaceX's commercial-first approach.

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