China’s progress on ‘game-changing’ space technology raises US concerns about closing gap

China’s progress on ‘game-changing’ space technology raises US concerns about closing gap

[South China Morning Post] - 03/9/2025

US Space Force official points to progress on refuelling satellites in space as an example of the country’s ambitious plans.



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