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title: "China models its commercial space development on the SpaceX playbook: Analyst"
type: "News"
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description: "Blaine Curcio of Orbital Gateway Consulting states China is modeling its commercial space sector on SpaceX, focusing on reusable rockets and satellite internet. Unlike centralized models, China employs a decentralized approach with dozens of private companies developing launch and constellation technologies under government-set priorities."
datetime: "2026-06-18T02:53:38.000Z"
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# China models its commercial space development on the SpaceX playbook: Analyst

Blaine Curcio, managing director of Orbital Gateway Consulting, says China is closely studying SpaceX and Starlink as it builds out its commercial space sector. He notes that China is taking a more decentralized approach, with dozens of companies developing rocket launch and satellite constellation technologies, while the government sets broad priorities such as reusable rockets and satellite internet.

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