US media: China is accelerating to challenge the US dominance in space, with over 90 orbital launches in 2025 setting a new national record, and commercial space investment increasing from $340 million in 2015 to $3.81 billion in 2025. Over the past decade, China's total investment in space has exceeded $104 billion, although it is still only one-fifth of that of the United States, but the growth rate is rapid.
In 2014, after the "Document 60" allowed private capital, more than ten private rocket companies have emerged in China, and the Beidou Navigation System has been established to match GPS, with plans for thousands of internet satellites to challenge Starlink.
Space exploration has also been included in the "Belt and Road" initiative, expanding influence by building ground stations and exporting technical standards. Experts warn that if the United States does not strengthen its commercial space infrastructure and simplify launch licenses, it may be surpassed by China within five years.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859012072757316/
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