July 10 (UPI) — China recovered a reusable rocket booster for the first time in its history on Friday, marking a milestone for the country's space program. It was the maiden flight for the Long March-10B, a two-stage rocket about 207 feet tall, as it delivered a satellite into orbit. After separating from its second stage, the rocket began a 6-minute return journey and was captured by a net on a seaborne platform. "Net-based recovery simplifies the onboard structure, reduces weight and boosts payload capacity," Chen Muye, of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, told Xinhua News Agency. "It…