China's Launch Vehicle Achieves First-Ever Controlled Recovery! AzimuthThruster's High-Efficiency Counter-Rotating Tunnel Thruster Supports Control Vessel "Shen Kuo Hao"

At 12:15 on July 10, 2026, the CZ-10B launch vehicle successfully lifted off from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, and its first stage completed the world's first net-assisted recovery at sea.

"Shen Kuo Hao" is China's first catamaran research vessel with a DC grid propulsion system. Fitted with AzimuthThruster's high-efficiency CRP tunnel thruster, it kept vibration and noise low while offering precise control. It ensured stable attitude in complex sea conditions and provided critical support for telemetry, control and communication during the rocket recovery.

Since 2015, AzimuthThruster has delivered over 1,000 units of CRP tunnel thrusters and propulsors across various power ratings and models, providing reliable support for a wide range of vessel types and operators.

AzimuthThruster will remain committed to the independent R&D of propulsion systems, delivering more reliable solutions for major national projects and contributing its robust capabilities to China's high-end marine equipment.