Chinese Space Race: Closing in on SpaceX’s Lead

Chinese Space Startups Race to Catch Up with SpaceX

Chinese space startups are determined to achieve the same milestones that SpaceX accomplished a decade ago. Their focus is on reducing costs and developing reusable rockets, as they attempt to bridge the gap between themselves and the dominating force of SpaceX. The American company achieved a remarkable total launch mass of 1,286 tons in a recent year, firmly maintaining its dominance in terms of payload.