Chinese 'space plane' takes off vertically like a rocket
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According to a report by SpaceNews, China secretly performed the first test flight of a reusable suborbital spacecraft last week on Friday, edging a step closer to the creation of a reusable space transportation system. The space agency did not release any official photos or footage. There was no information on the altitude at which it flew and successfully landed, as well as its propulsion and flight length.