China space program

Having inexpensive and reusable space access – China’s goal in developing the Shenlong spaceplane – carries major national security implications.

In some ways, China’s Shenlong is similar to the U.S. X-37B reusable space plane, whose planned operations and capabilities have similarly remained unclear.

From heavy-lift reusable rockets to satellite internet, a look at China’s progress on top space priorities.

China’s plan for a super heavy, reusable rocket has gotten far less attention than SpaceX’s Starship, but will be equally important over the long run. 

As the race to commercially exploit the Moon heats up, India’s latest mission has big ramifications. 

Insights from Carla Freeman.

Space, AI, and quantum computing and communication are China’s top technology priorities. How advanced are its capabilities in each? 

Insights from Benjamin Charlton. 

The 23-ton Wentian laboratory is designed for science and biology experiments.

Beijing’s “no limits” partnership with Moscow is likely to destroy its dream of having European astronauts fly to the Chinese space station.

The high-tech mega-project is still in an early stage, but will have both economic and military implications.