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China or the US: Who is winning the new space race?

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Lisa Hänel | Philipp Barth | Marina Strauss
September 23, 2024

The US is dominating space, but as on solid ground, China is making gains in the race. A new space era has begun. No superpower can afford to fall behind. 60,000 satellites could soon be in orbit. They are essential to our lives and could determine who wins or loses a war.

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