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BEIJING, June 19 (Xinhua) — A rocket left a glittering trail in the sky as it flew over waters off east China’s Shandong Province.
The launch, organized by Chinese aerospace company Galactic Energy, successfully placed four satellites into orbit, marking the company’s fifth consecutive successful space launch from a sea-based platform.
The flight, which took place on May 19, was a shining example of the rapid development of China’s commercial space industry.
From coastal launch sites to orbital bases, a new generation of private Chinese aerospace enterprises is redefining the country’s access to space, characterized by greater launch frequency, precision and innovation.
Building on this momentum, China’s commercial aerospace sector is now entering an era of rapid development driven by technological breakthroughs, expanded launch capabilities and accelerated construction of space infrastructure.
Rockets, satellites and launch sites are the three main components of the commercial division of China’s space industry. Last year, China opened its first launch site for commercial flights, giving the country the final link in the commercial space ecosystem and paving the way for fully integrated development.
China plans to launch several reusable rockets in 2025. As for satellites, large constellations like Spacesail Constellation (China’s commercial low-orbit satellite network) continue to launch, while demand for small satellites is growing rapidly.
China’s commercial space market is expected to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan (about $348 billion) this year.
“Space is an important resource that we have yet to tap, and we are very optimistic about the commercial space sector,” said Galactic Energy Executive President Xia Dongkun.
In 2024, the country’s government work report called commercial space a “new driver of economic growth.” Authorities in Beijing, Shanghai, and other cities soon after rolled out targeted support measures and action plans to improve the structure of the commercial aerospace industry.
The Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, also known as Beijing E-Town, is home to more than 160 aerospace enterprises that have formed a growing cluster, accounting for 75 percent of the country’s commercial rocket development and assembly operations.
As China’s commercial aerospace ecosystem continues to evolve, coordination between market forces and government support measures lays a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
Today, the number of commercial space companies in China has exceeded 500, and the number of satellites in orbit continues to grow steadily.
With the development of low-orbit satellite internet, some commercial satellite companies are moving towards mass production and increased profitability.
At Geespace’s satellite factory in Taizhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, an intelligent network system coordinates all stages of design, R&D, production, testing and operation.
After more than 60 general assembly operations, the components are transformed into a satellite, thereby reducing the production cycle to 28 days. The production speed has increased by 10 times, and production costs have been significantly reduced.
“In the satellite manufacturing industry, the advantages of commercial aerospace companies in low-cost mass production are becoming increasingly clear,” said Zhang Shijie, chief scientist at GalaxySpace.
“The industry is moving from small-scale custom development to large-scale production. The ability to assemble satellites like computers is no longer a dream, but a reality,” he added.
China’s commercial rockets are not only crossing the skies from sea to space, but also opening a new era of innovation and industrial transformation. -0-