China’s Ascent as a Global Space Power: Dominating Commercial and Military Satellite Launches and Beyond

China has rapidly evolved from a minor participant to a dominant force in the global space arena. Surpassing all other nations in satellite launches and expanding both its military and commercial space capabilities at breakneck speed, Beijing is fundamentally reshaping the 21st-century space race—and directly challenging U.S. dominance in orbit. China’s Unmatched Launch Dominance Record-Breaking…