U.S. Space Force Flags China’s Expanding Web Of On-Orbit Assets

Chinese rocket launch carrying remote-sensing satellites

China is boosting its remote-sensing satellites at a rapid pace.

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China’s burgeoning space portfolio is prompting U.S. Space Force leaders to issue fresh warnings about Beijing’s ambitions to compete with Washington’s on-orbit enterprise. The Chinese government is leveraging years of observing U.S. and allied systems to accelerate development of its space...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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