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China’s rocket achievements threaten US space superiority

Nikkei Asia

September 14, 2026

CSET’s Kathleen Curlee and Sam Bresnick shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by Nikkei Asia. The article argues that China’s progress in reusable rocket technology could lower the cost of deploying massive satellite constellations, strengthening its ability to compete with U.S. companies in the global satellite communications market.

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