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Space Race Heats Up: U.S. vs. China by 2030

2/9/2026

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  • Starcloud plans to build a 5-gigawatt orbital data center with large solar and cooling panels.
  • Industry leaders say today’s space race, led by private companies, differs from Cold War-era U.S.-Soviet competition.
  • The United States and China compete in lunar exploration, with China aiming for 2030 and Artemis 3 targeting 2028.
  • Experts say China’s progress may give it an edge, though U.S. partnerships and NASA leadership could bolster America.