China’s rocket achievements threaten US space superiority
CSET’s Kathleen Curlee and Sam Bresnick shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by Nikkei Asia. The article argues that China’s progress in reusable rocket technology could lower the cost of deploying massive satellite constellations, strengthening its ability to compete with U.S.
By Jason LyCSET Georgetown

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Originally published by CSET Georgetown on Sep 14, 2026.
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