China sees commercial sector as next frontier in US space race

A world-first launch from the far side of the moon this week showcased China’s progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX. A world-first launch from the far side of the moon this week showcased China’s progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Space Exploration Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories