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- A Chinese research institute urges China to capitalize on Elon Musk's plans for a reusable launch vessel to stay competitive with the United States.
- The U.S. Air Force has awarded SpaceX a contract to explore Starship's potential for global rapid mobility.
- This could lessen military reliance on overseas bases.
- Beijing's Anbound think tank warns that great-power competition is shifting toward controlling launch timing and emphasizes mastering this frontier.
