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China designates space sector an “emerging pillar industry,” sets deep space ambitions in new economic blueprint

China designates aerospace as an emerging pillar industry in a draft 15th Five-Year Plan, signaling policy support and industrial emphasis.
The Work Report urges central government enterprises to lead in making space applications more accessible.
Beijing aims to grow an integrated space ecosystem including launches, satellites, and data services by 2030.
China’s five-year plan references deep-space projects, reusable launchers, and a lunar research station.
China plans to expand satellite internet and the Beidou system under the new blueprint.
The draft Five-Year Plan for 2026–2030 circulated online ahead of NPC decisions.
Space-related programs are expected to be outlined in a CNSA white paper after plan approval.
China’s space ambitions include Tianwen missions and near-Earth asteroid defense plans.
Beidou expansion and a fused space infrastructure are highlighted within the plan.
Space policy aims to connect land, air, and space ecosystems through advanced computing and data services.

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