China says its launch of a new spacecraft was merely a test to see whether the vehicle could be re-used ByThe Associated Press October 19, 2021, 12:46 AM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article BEIJING — China said Monday its launch of a new spacecraft was merely a test to see whether the vehicle could be reused. The launch involved a spacecraft rather than a missile and was of “great significance for reducing the use-cost of spacecraft and could provide a convenient and affordable way to make a round trip for mankind’s