China's Rocket Breakthrough: The New Space Arms Race Heats Up The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has made significant strides in reusable rocket technology, a development that could give them a crucial edge in modern warfare.
Two recent breakthroughs – one from commercial company LandSpace and the other from state owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) – demonstrate China's growing capabilities in space technology.
At first glance, this might seem like a technical achievement with little broader implications. However, mastering reusable launch technology has profound consequences for the global balance of power.