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  • China Taps Commercial Launchers for Space Station Cargo

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    Which commercial launchers will serve China’s space station cargo missions? China has shortlisted four commercial rocket companies to launch a new low-cost cargo transport system for its Tianhe space station, marking a significant shift toward leveraging private sector capabilities for critical national infrastructure. The selection represents Beijing’s most direct integration of commercial launch providers into…

  • China Debuts Two Commercial Launchers, Tests Orbital Servicing

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    What are China’s latest commercial space milestones in April 2026? China’s commercial space sector achieved two major launcher debuts within days of each other in early April 2026, with CAS Space and Space Pioneer both conducting successful inaugural flights of new vehicles. CAS Space’s Kinetica-1 solid rocket delivered multiple payloads to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)…