
Unlike NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX, which only surveys asteroid Apophis without returning material, the China space program is aiming to bring back actual samples by 2027. This bold move could mark China as the next global leader in asteroid resource extraction and redefine its role in the future of space power.
But it doesn’t stop there. From lunar rovers to Mars landings, the China space program is building a full-spectrum exploration network—backed by solar-electric propulsion, AI navigation, and interplanetary strategy.
What does this mean for the balance of power beyond Earth? And how does the China space program challenge decades of U.S. dominance in space science and strategy?
Join us as we explore why the China space program is no longer just catching up—it's quietly taking the lead in a trillion-dollar space race.
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