China’s space capabilities are rapidly growing in quantity and quality, accelerated by clear politi- cal will, government prioritization, and large state and private investments. Aerospace was designated a top priority in Beijing’s Made in China 2025 stra- tegic initiative, aimed at achieving technological breakthroughs and boosting its innovation base. China broke its launch record in 2023 and has over 800 operational satellites in orbit, marking one of the swiftest climbs in the history of any modern space program. China is now second only to the United States in its total number of in-orbit satellites.
lørdag 4. mai 2024
Another Chinese Dream : To Be the Leading Space Power By 1949
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is intent on surpassing the United States in space. Presi- dent Xi Jinping has articulated a “space dream” for China to be the leading space power by 2049. While much has been made about the space developments by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), less attention has been paid to China’s commercial space activities. This new dimension of strategic competition will challenge the United States diplomatically, economically, tech- nologically, and militarily, and is one to watch in 2024.
China’s space capabilities are rapidly growing in quantity and quality, accelerated by clear politi- cal will, government prioritization, and large state and private investments. Aerospace was designated a top priority in Beijing’s Made in China 2025 stra- tegic initiative, aimed at achieving technological breakthroughs and boosting its innovation base. China broke its launch record in 2023 and has over 800 operational satellites in orbit, marking one of the swiftest climbs in the history of any modern space program. China is now second only to the United States in its total number of in-orbit satellites.
China’s space capabilities are rapidly growing in quantity and quality, accelerated by clear politi- cal will, government prioritization, and large state and private investments. Aerospace was designated a top priority in Beijing’s Made in China 2025 stra- tegic initiative, aimed at achieving technological breakthroughs and boosting its innovation base. China broke its launch record in 2023 and has over 800 operational satellites in orbit, marking one of the swiftest climbs in the history of any modern space program. China is now second only to the United States in its total number of in-orbit satellites.
