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New Cycle Of Space-Based Infrastructure Emerges
The commercial aerospace industry is entering a new phase, driven by the increasing demand for space-based computing power and the development of reusable rockets. As transportation costs decline, the industry’s focus is shifting from merely accessing space to operating in space, with a growing emphasis on building space-based infrastructure. According to Xie Hongjun, Chairman and General Manager of Interstellar Sky Computing, the next phase of commercial aerospace will be characterized by the integration of AI, computing power, and energy in space, which will require significant investment in infrastructure and technology. This article was first reported by China Europe International Business School.