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How much of the space industry is China?

Chinese companies, cities and policy in the landscape · 192 findings in the last 90 days · 398 since 17 Apr 2024 · latest 1 Nov 2026

Frontier Tech Intelligence reads 100+ sources in eleven languages every day and tags every dated finding that bears on this question. In the last 90 days, 192 findings in the space industry did; the companies named most often were SpaceX (7), Landspace (5), LeoLabs (4). Since 17 Apr 2024 the count is 398. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. China confirmed crewed lunar plans to build a base with mobile laboratories after the first moon landing

    At the 7th Manned Space Program Symposium held in China on 31 October and 1 November 2026, plans for the Chinese crewed lunar program were confirmed, including construction of a lunar base with mobile laboratories after the first crewed landing.

    Eureka (Daniel Marin)

  2. Shenlong was photographed docked with an unidentified satellite while its payload-bay doors were open.

    The high-resolution image shows China’s Shenlong spaceplane attached to another satellite with solar panels deployed; the satellite’s identity has not been confirmed. The image also captures Shenlong’s payload-bay doors open, providing details about its fourth mission, launched in February 2026.

    ZDNet Korea

  3. Vantor’s WorldView-3 captured a 4.5-centimeter-per-pixel image of China’s Shenlong spaceplane.

    Vantor’s WorldView-3 satellite photographed the classified Shenlong spacecraft from approximately 90 kilometers away in 2024. The image was included in the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency’s 2026 report, “Challenges to Security in Space.”

    ZDNet Korea · Defense Intelligence Agency, Vantor

  4. A new U.S. report says China could deploy low-Earth-orbit laser weapons against Western satellites.

    The report identifies a potential Chinese capability to use laser weapons in low Earth orbit, posing a threat to Western satellite systems.

    Interesting Engineering

  5. China’s secretive space plane is flying over the United States this week.

    The Chinese space plane is currently passing over the United States, with observers able to track and view it during the week of October 30, 2026.

    Space

  6. China’s Shenlong unmanned space shuttle was photographed during an orbital mission.

    The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency published an image of China’s secretive Shenlong (“Divine Dragon”) unmanned shuttle while it was operating in Earth orbit. Shenlong is modeled on the U.S. X-37B.

    Space24 · Defense Intelligence Agency

  7. China released the first Fengyun weather-satellite AI models for extreme-weather analysis.

    Released on October 29, 2026, the two models support typhoon cloud-image interpretation and severe-convection forecasting. One analyzes typhoon imagery every 15 minutes, while the other forecasts severe convection several hours ahead.

    Pandaily

  8. China’s experimental reusable spaceplane has been confirmed in orbit by U.S. intelligence.

    U.S. intelligence confirmed China’s X-37B-like experimental reusable spaceplane after previously available images showed it only in grainy detail. A sharper orbital image has now emerged.

    Interesting Engineering

  9. A U.S. private satellite captured a high-resolution image of China’s secretive spaceplane.

    A private satellite from the United States photographed China’s mysterious spaceplane in orbit, and the first clear image was made public on October 28, 2026.

    Heise

  10. A U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report published a rare orbital image of a Chinese spaceplane.

    The Defense Intelligence Agency’s space report includes an orbital photograph of the Chinese craft, which the report says bears a strong resemblance to the U.S. X-37B.

    The Register

  11. China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018

    China’s satellite fleet has grown to three times its 2018 size, according to the Defense Intelligence Agency’s latest unclassified space-threats report. The report also includes a previously unreleased image of China’s satellite activity.

    Breaking Defense

  12. Shanghai action plan targets 400 Gbps satellite laser links, onboard AI, and direct-to-phone access by 2030.

    Shanghai’s 2027–2030 satellite internet action plan sets goals for 400 Gbps inter-satellite laser links, onboard artificial intelligence, and consumer terminals capable of connecting directly to smartphones.

    Pandaily

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Named most often, last 90 days

7SpaceX5Landspace4LeoLabs3Galactic Energy3NASA2CAS Space2Defense Intelligence Agency2GomSpace

Mentions in findings that bear on this question. Each company has a file.

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Questions this page answers

How much of the space industry is China?

192 dated findings in the space industry bear on this in the last 90 days (Chinese companies, cities and policy in the landscape). The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (7), Landspace (5), LeoLabs (4), Galactic Energy (3), NASA (3). Latest: China confirmed crewed lunar plans to build a base with mobile laboratories after the first moon landing (Eureka (Daniel Marin), 1 Nov 2026) Shenlong was photographed docked with an unidentified satellite while its payload-bay doors were open. (ZDNet Korea, 30 Oct 2026) Vantor’s WorldView-3 captured a 4.5-centimeter-per-pixel image of China’s Shenlong spaceplane. (ZDNet Korea, 30 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

Which companies in the space industry are named most for Chinese companies?

The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (7), Landspace (5), LeoLabs (4), Galactic Energy (3), NASA (3). Counted over 192 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on Chinese companies, cities and policy in the landscape in the space industry?

China confirmed crewed lunar plans to build a base with mobile laboratories after the first moon landing (Eureka (Daniel Marin), 1 Nov 2026) Shenlong was photographed docked with an unidentified satellite while its payload-bay doors were open. (ZDNet Korea, 30 Oct 2026) Vantor’s WorldView-3 captured a 4.5-centimeter-per-pixel image of China’s Shenlong spaceplane. (ZDNet Korea, 30 Oct 2026)

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