5 sources · first reported 18h ago
China has designated a reusable spaceplane, AT-1B, for commercial missions and its commercial launch companies are making progress. Meanwhile, Caltech has taken over two NASA Earth science missions and Aerospace Corp. has licensed its DiskSat technology to commercial customers. EHang has withdrawn its 2026 guidance due to slowed flight approvals in China.
These developments indicate China's growing presence in the space industry and its efforts to advance its space capabilities, which could have significant implications for the global space market and national security.
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