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Beijing Challenges Starlink With Ambitious Space Industry Plans
China is accelerating its commercial space ambitions, aiming to build an integrated space industry that can support satellite manufacturing, launch services, and low Earth orbit communications. The country has set a target of producing 7,360 satellites annually, a major ramp-up of its commercial space industry. This move is seen as a challenge to Starlink and other established players in the industry. The development was reported by an unknown source.