<ul><li>Spaceplanes have been a niche part of the space transportation business since the Space Shuttle era, with only a few, like the US Air Force's X-37B and China's military vehicle, reaching orbit post-2011.</li><li>SpaceX's success with reusing capsules and rockets questions the future viability of spaceplanes due to the extra weight they carry for the wing design.</li><li>China's Kinetica-1 rocket successfully returned to flight after a previous failure in December, marking the seventh flight of this small solid-fueled launch vehicle.</li><li>CAS Space, the rocket's developer, mentioned excellent orbit insertion accuracy for Kinetica-1, showcasing the advancements in China's commercial rocket sector.</li></ul>

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