China Wants to Rival NASA With 100 Space Launches in One Year

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China has set a target of launching 100 space missions in 2024 as it bids to rival the U.S. in a new space race. China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation announced in a press conference Monday that Beijing has set an ambitious goal of expanding its footprint in space—including establishing the country's first commercial space launch site, in the province of Hainan. The leading force in China's space endeavors, CASC published the "Blue Book," a report highlighting China's space missions in 2023 and the missions planned for 2024. "The 'Blue Book' pointed out that China's aerospace industry is expected to...