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China's Bold Space AI Plans Challenge SpaceX by 2028

1/29/2026

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China plans to launch space-based AI data centers within five years, challenging SpaceX led by Elon Musk.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) aims to build gigawatt-class infrastructure to process Earth data in space.
The plan supports China's aim to become a leading space power by 2045.
In 2025, China achieved a record of 93 space launches.
The inauguration of the School of Interstellar Navigation signals deep-space ambitions.

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Story summary

China plans to launch space-based AI data centers within five years, challenging SpaceX led by Elon Musk.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) aims to build gigawatt-class infrastructure to process Earth data in space.
The plan supports China's aim to become a leading space power by 2045.
In 2025, China achieved a record of 93 space launches.
The inauguration of the School of Interstellar Navigation signals deep-space ambitions.