TECHNOLOGYSCMP CHINA
Will China build an electric rocket launch pad on the roof of the world?
China's city of Ziyang tested a high-temperature superconducting navigation system, which officials claim is a breakthrough in electromagnetic rocket launch technology. The development is highlighted against the backdrop of SpaceX's recent public offering and reusable rocket advancements.
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