China’s commercial space sector has entered a new frontier. In January, a private Chinese aerospace company unveiled the test capsule of what is set to become the country’s first commercially developed crewed spacecraft, with plans for crewed flights by 2028 and bookings already taken from private space tourists.
The project reflects a decisive shift in national policy, where commercial players are no longer peripheral participants but integral contributors to major space missions.
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As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars
