China’s commercial space sector soars with 50 launches in 2025

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Wency ChenJanuary 20, 2026 at 02:14 PM

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China's commercial space sector experienced significant growth in 2025, accounting for 54% of the country's total launches with 50 missions, according to the CNSA. Twenty-five of these launches used commercial launch vehicles, including nine from the newly operational Hainan commercial space launch site. These missions deployed 311 commercial satellites, representing 84% of China's total satellite deployments. This expansion is driven by advancements in reusable launch technologies, satellite constellation deployment, and increasing competition. The CNSA established a commercial space department and released a development plan for 2025-2027, indicating further government support for the industry, which was valued at $350 billion in 2025.

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Sinolink Securities 40% Wenchang 40% United States 50% Beijing 50% SpaceX 60% Hainan 60% China National Space Administration (CNSA) ×380% China ×790%

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