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China Launches New Department to Boost Commercial Space Sector

12/1/2025

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The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has established a new department to oversee the commercial space sector, signaling a major regulatory shift.
The plan integrates commercial activities into the national space strategy and includes 22 key measures to boost development by 2027.
Private firms LandSpace and Galactic Energy are expanding the sector under favorable government policies, alongside CNSA’s emphasis on safety, innovation, and resource optimization.

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The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has established a new department to oversee the commercial space sector, signaling a major regulatory shift.
The plan integrates commercial activities into the national space strategy and includes 22 key measures to boost development by 2027.
Private firms LandSpace and Galactic Energy are expanding the sector under favorable government policies, alongside CNSA’s emphasis on safety, innovation, and resource optimization.