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A long video clip shows a rocket stage performing a landing burn.

Good landing burn:Feb 11, 2026

The YF-100P engine is described as a fixed reusable engine.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The first-stage engine cluster comprises seven engines: three YF-100N swingable reusable engines, two YF-100P fixed reusable engines, and two YF-100L fixed non-restartable engines.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The YF-100L engine is described as a fixed non-restartable engine.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The landing burn uses one YF-100N engine.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The ascent burn uses three YF-100N engines, two YF-100P engines, and two YF-100L engines.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The reentry burn uses two YF-100N engines and two YF-100P engines.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The YF-100N engine is described as a swingable reusable engine.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The overall thrust of the cluster is 892.2 tons.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

A launch video credited to SpaceLens is dated February 11, 2026.

The launch, from SpaceLens:Feb 11, 2026

The launch image shows a white orbital-class rocket standing on a seaside launch pad.

The launch, from SpaceLens:Feb 11, 2026

The rocket in the image displays a red Chinese national flag on its side.

The launch, from SpaceLens:Feb 11, 2026

The CCTV footage shows the launch, capsule splashdown, and booster landing burn from the Long March-10 test flight.

We get official footage of the launch and capsule splashdown and the booster landing burn!Feb 11, 2026

The CCTV footage includes coverage of the Mengzhou abort test.

We get official footage of the launch and capsule splashdown and the booster landing burn!Feb 11, 2026

CCTV released news footage of the Long March-10 (CZ-10) test flight.

We get official footage of the launch and capsule splashdown and the booster landing burn!Feb 11, 2026

The CZ-10A maiden flight included an in-flight launch abort test of the Mengzhou spacecraft on February 11, 2026.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

The CZ-10A conducted its maiden flight (first stage only) on February 11, 2026.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

The Mengzhou spacecraft underwent an in-flight launch abort test on February 11, 2026.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

China completed its first test of spacecraft recovery at sea.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

The Mengzhou capsule was lifted on board a recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

SpaceLens published launch photos at the Weibo URL m.weibo.cn/detail/5265111109.

More launch photos from SpaceLens:Feb 11, 2026

CNSA/CMSEO released official photos of a launch.

Official photos from CNSA/CMSEO, with a clear photo of the booster still firing while the LAS motors fire to get the capsule off:Feb 11, 2026

One official photo from CNSA/CMSEO shows a booster still firing while the launch-abort-system motors fire to separate the capsule.

Official photos from CNSA/CMSEO, with a clear photo of the booster still firing while the LAS motors fire to get the capsule off:Feb 11, 2026

The image file used in the post is timestamped 2026.02.11 11:00.

Apparently the Mengzhou capsule used here is the very same one used in the pad abort test at Jiuquan SLC last June:Feb 11, 2026

The photo metadata printed on the image lists the camera as a vivo X300 Pro with ZEISS optics.

Apparently the Mengzhou capsule used here is the very same one used in the pad abort test at Jiuquan SLC last June:Feb 11, 2026

A social post identifies the Mengzhou capsule visible in the February 11, 2026 launch photo as the same capsule that performed a pad abort test at Jiuquan Space Launch Center in June 2025.

Apparently the Mengzhou capsule used here is the very same one used in the pad abort test at Jiuquan SLC last June:Feb 11, 2026

The image lists photographic settings of 600mm focal length, f/2.67 aperture, 1/588 second exposure, and ISO 50.

Apparently the Mengzhou capsule used here is the very same one used in the pad abort test at Jiuquan SLC last June:Feb 11, 2026

A recovery ship was positioned near the splashdown and tested a catching action.

One grid fin didn't deploy it seems, no effect to the flight though.Feb 11, 2026

The grid fin non-deployment had no effect on the flight.

One grid fin didn't deploy it seems, no effect to the flight though.Feb 11, 2026

The rocket stage splashed down in the ocean.

One grid fin didn't deploy it seems, no effect to the flight though.Feb 11, 2026

One grid fin on the rocket booster did not deploy during the flight.

One grid fin didn't deploy it seems, no effect to the flight though.Feb 11, 2026

An official mission recap video includes liftoff footage.

Official mission recap with liftoff footage. T-0 was 03:00:08 UTC.Feb 11, 2026

The mission's T-0 occurred at 03:00:08 UTC.

Official mission recap with liftoff footage. T-0 was 03:00:08 UTC.Feb 11, 2026

A ship carrying the Mengzhou capsule returned to port on February 11, 2026.

Mengzhou capsule coming back into port:Feb 11, 2026

The CZ-10 test vehicle was fitted with five real engines and two mock-up engines.

Oh so “5+2” was the final answer…Feb 11, 2026

The rocket in the launch image displays the flag of the People’s Republic of China on its first stage.

If the next few years really turn into a public “2nd Space Race”, the familiar camera views of the Chinese side will be from here:Feb 11, 2026

A Chinese rocket lifted off from a launch pad on February 11, 2026.

If the next few years really turn into a public “2nd Space Race”, the familiar camera views of the Chinese side will be from here:Feb 11, 2026

Orbex is in the process of appointing administrators following fundraising and merger and acquisition activity.

RT @orbexspace: Orbex today announced that it is in the process of appointing administrators after fundraising, merger and acquisition opp…Feb 11, 2026

The cable-catching mechanism for the Long March 10A recovery system did not appear to be deployed during the splashdown.

The splashdown:Feb 11, 2026

A Long March 10A first stage splashed down and was captured on drone footage on Feb 11, 2026.

The splashdown:Feb 11, 2026

A recovery ship was standing by very close to the Long March 10A first stage splashdown.

The splashdown:Feb 11, 2026

United Launch Alliance’s play-by-play status journal for USSF-87 begins at 10 p.m. EST (0300 UTC) and the live webcast starts 20 minutes before liftoff.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket is on the launch pad for the USSF-87 mission that will place U.S. national security spacecraft into geosynchronous orbit.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

Liftoff for the USSF-87 Vulcan mission is scheduled for Thursday at 3:30 a.m. EST (0830 UTC) from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

United Launch Alliance is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches following USSF-87.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

The next Vulcan missions after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B, and NROL-64, all scheduled in the first half of the year.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

Weather forecasters give a 95% chance of GO conditions for the USSF-87 Vulcan liftoff.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

Multiple Amazon LEO launches on Vulcan are planned contingent on VIF-A being ready.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

The USSF-87 Vulcan mission will carry United Launch Alliance’s heaviest Vulcan payload to date and will have the longest Vulcan flight to date, lasting 10 hours.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

The Crew Access Arm at Launch Complex 39A supported 18 crewed missions.

Down she comes! After supporting 18 Crew missions, SpaceX is removing the Crew Access Arm from LC-39A for maintenance. 📸 Demo-2 Crew-1 Crew-2 Inspiration4 Crew-3 AX-1 Crew-4 Crew-5 Crew-6 AX-2 Crew-7 AX-3 Crew-8 Polaris Dawn Crew-10 Fram2 AX-4 Crew-11Feb 11, 2026

A long video clip shows a rocket stage performing a landing burn.

Good landing burn:Feb 11, 2026

The YF-100P engine is described as a fixed reusable engine.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026
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The first-stage engine cluster comprises seven engines: three YF-100N swingable reusable engines, two YF-100P fixed reusable engines, and two YF-100L fixed non-restartable engines.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The YF-100L engine is described as a fixed non-restartable engine.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The landing burn uses one YF-100N engine.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The ascent burn uses three YF-100N engines, two YF-100P engines, and two YF-100L engines.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The reentry burn uses two YF-100N engines and two YF-100P engines.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The YF-100N engine is described as a swingable reusable engine.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

The overall thrust of the cluster is 892.2 tons.

OK I guess this was what was used in this test too:Feb 11, 2026

A launch video credited to SpaceLens is dated February 11, 2026.

The launch, from SpaceLens:Feb 11, 2026

The launch image shows a white orbital-class rocket standing on a seaside launch pad.

The launch, from SpaceLens:Feb 11, 2026

The rocket in the image displays a red Chinese national flag on its side.

The launch, from SpaceLens:Feb 11, 2026

The CCTV footage shows the launch, capsule splashdown, and booster landing burn from the Long March-10 test flight.

We get official footage of the launch and capsule splashdown and the booster landing burn!Feb 11, 2026

The CCTV footage includes coverage of the Mengzhou abort test.

We get official footage of the launch and capsule splashdown and the booster landing burn!Feb 11, 2026

CCTV released news footage of the Long March-10 (CZ-10) test flight.

We get official footage of the launch and capsule splashdown and the booster landing burn!Feb 11, 2026

The CZ-10A maiden flight included an in-flight launch abort test of the Mengzhou spacecraft on February 11, 2026.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

The CZ-10A conducted its maiden flight (first stage only) on February 11, 2026.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

The Mengzhou spacecraft underwent an in-flight launch abort test on February 11, 2026.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

China completed its first test of spacecraft recovery at sea.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

The Mengzhou capsule was lifted on board a recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC.

LAS in action spotted: (BTW official sources confirmed that the Mengzhou capsule has been lifted on board its recovery vessel at 04:20 UTC, also completing China's 1st test of spacecraft recovery at sea)Feb 11, 2026

SpaceLens published launch photos at the Weibo URL m.weibo.cn/detail/5265111109.

More launch photos from SpaceLens:Feb 11, 2026

CNSA/CMSEO released official photos of a launch.

Official photos from CNSA/CMSEO, with a clear photo of the booster still firing while the LAS motors fire to get the capsule off:Feb 11, 2026

One official photo from CNSA/CMSEO shows a booster still firing while the launch-abort-system motors fire to separate the capsule.

Official photos from CNSA/CMSEO, with a clear photo of the booster still firing while the LAS motors fire to get the capsule off:Feb 11, 2026

The image file used in the post is timestamped 2026.02.11 11:00.

Apparently the Mengzhou capsule used here is the very same one used in the pad abort test at Jiuquan SLC last June:Feb 11, 2026

The photo metadata printed on the image lists the camera as a vivo X300 Pro with ZEISS optics.

Apparently the Mengzhou capsule used here is the very same one used in the pad abort test at Jiuquan SLC last June:Feb 11, 2026

A social post identifies the Mengzhou capsule visible in the February 11, 2026 launch photo as the same capsule that performed a pad abort test at Jiuquan Space Launch Center in June 2025.

Apparently the Mengzhou capsule used here is the very same one used in the pad abort test at Jiuquan SLC last June:Feb 11, 2026

The image lists photographic settings of 600mm focal length, f/2.67 aperture, 1/588 second exposure, and ISO 50.

Apparently the Mengzhou capsule used here is the very same one used in the pad abort test at Jiuquan SLC last June:Feb 11, 2026

A recovery ship was positioned near the splashdown and tested a catching action.

One grid fin didn't deploy it seems, no effect to the flight though.Feb 11, 2026

The grid fin non-deployment had no effect on the flight.

One grid fin didn't deploy it seems, no effect to the flight though.Feb 11, 2026

The rocket stage splashed down in the ocean.

One grid fin didn't deploy it seems, no effect to the flight though.Feb 11, 2026

One grid fin on the rocket booster did not deploy during the flight.

One grid fin didn't deploy it seems, no effect to the flight though.Feb 11, 2026

An official mission recap video includes liftoff footage.

Official mission recap with liftoff footage. T-0 was 03:00:08 UTC.Feb 11, 2026

The mission's T-0 occurred at 03:00:08 UTC.

Official mission recap with liftoff footage. T-0 was 03:00:08 UTC.Feb 11, 2026

A ship carrying the Mengzhou capsule returned to port on February 11, 2026.

Mengzhou capsule coming back into port:Feb 11, 2026

The CZ-10 test vehicle was fitted with five real engines and two mock-up engines.

Oh so “5+2” was the final answer…Feb 11, 2026

The rocket in the launch image displays the flag of the People’s Republic of China on its first stage.

If the next few years really turn into a public “2nd Space Race”, the familiar camera views of the Chinese side will be from here:Feb 11, 2026

A Chinese rocket lifted off from a launch pad on February 11, 2026.

If the next few years really turn into a public “2nd Space Race”, the familiar camera views of the Chinese side will be from here:Feb 11, 2026

Orbex is in the process of appointing administrators following fundraising and merger and acquisition activity.

RT @orbexspace: Orbex today announced that it is in the process of appointing administrators after fundraising, merger and acquisition opp…Feb 11, 2026

The cable-catching mechanism for the Long March 10A recovery system did not appear to be deployed during the splashdown.

The splashdown:Feb 11, 2026

A Long March 10A first stage splashed down and was captured on drone footage on Feb 11, 2026.

The splashdown:Feb 11, 2026

A recovery ship was standing by very close to the Long March 10A first stage splashdown.

The splashdown:Feb 11, 2026

United Launch Alliance’s play-by-play status journal for USSF-87 begins at 10 p.m. EST (0300 UTC) and the live webcast starts 20 minutes before liftoff.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket is on the launch pad for the USSF-87 mission that will place U.S. national security spacecraft into geosynchronous orbit.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

Liftoff for the USSF-87 Vulcan mission is scheduled for Thursday at 3:30 a.m. EST (0830 UTC) from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

United Launch Alliance is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches following USSF-87.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

The next Vulcan missions after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B, and NROL-64, all scheduled in the first half of the year.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

Weather forecasters give a 95% chance of GO conditions for the USSF-87 Vulcan liftoff.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

Multiple Amazon LEO launches on Vulcan are planned contingent on VIF-A being ready.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

The USSF-87 Vulcan mission will carry United Launch Alliance’s heaviest Vulcan payload to date and will have the longest Vulcan flight to date, lasting 10 hours.

Following USSF-87, ULA is planning a rapid cadence of Vulcan launches. Next after USSF-87 are GPS III SV10, USSF-57, T1TR-B and NROL-64 all in the first half of the year. Multiple Amazon Leo launches are also planned, but those depend on when VIF-A is ready.Feb 11, 2026

The Crew Access Arm at Launch Complex 39A supported 18 crewed missions.

Down she comes! After supporting 18 Crew missions, SpaceX is removing the Crew Access Arm from LC-39A for maintenance. 📸 Demo-2 Crew-1 Crew-2 Inspiration4 Crew-3 AX-1 Crew-4 Crew-5 Crew-6 AX-2 Crew-7 AX-3 Crew-8 Polaris Dawn Crew-10 Fram2 AX-4 Crew-11Feb 11, 2026