T+271: Checking in on the Chinese Space Industry (with Andrew Jones)

Andrew Jones returns to the show to catch up on the Chinese space industry—Tiangong, reusable launchers, constellations, and the Moon.

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Topics

• Andrew Jones (@AJ_FI) / X
• Orienspace breaks Chinese commercial launch records with Gravity-1 solid rocket - SpaceNews
• Shanghai firm behind G60 megaconstellation raises $943 million - SpaceNews
• China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026 - SpaceNews
• India targets uncrewed Gaganyaan orbital test mission in July, crewed flight in 2025 - SpaceNews
• China rolls out rocket for Queqiao-2 lunar satellite launch - SpaceNews
• China's 2024 space plans include 100 launches and moon sample return mission - SpaceNews

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