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China Conducts Rocket Booster Recovery Test, Draws International Scrutiny
China successfully launched and recovered an orbital-class rocket booster at sea, a technological feat that marks a significant step in its space program. The United States and Australia criticized China for providing short notice ahead of the missile test. While some outlets highlighted the technological achievement and its implications for space competition, others focused on the international reactions and comparisons to India's own space ambitions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 8 · Right 3 n = 11
- Centre (8): Business Standard, Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times, NDTV, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Times of India
- Right (3): India Today, News18 Hindi, Swarajya
- International (4): Associated Press, Bloomberg, Deutsche Welle, Reuters