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China’s Space Program in 2023: Taking Stock

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Defining ‘Responsible Behavior’ in Space Is a Growing Necessity

As we come to the end of 2023, it is an apt time to revisit China’s priorities for its space program. In President Xi Jinping’s speech at the 20th Party Congress in October 2022, space infrastructure was identified as a critical component of the Chinese Communist Party’s legitimacy. Space is also integral to China’s strategic … Read more

Long March 9 Rocket Will Be a Game-changer for China’s Space Program

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Long March 9 Rocket Will Be a Game-changer for China’s Space Program

Advertisement SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft and super heavy rocket – the gleaming stainless steel rocket envisioned as a “fully reusable transportation system” – dominates the global news landscape. Starship has a lift capacity of 150 metric tonnes to low earth orbit (LEO) in its reusable version, and 250 metric tonnes in its expendable version. Much depends … Read more