# Commercial Spaceflight
Latest news and articles about Commercial Spaceflight
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Industrializing the Heavens: China’s Commercial Space Sector Hits High-Frequency Cadence
CAS Space's Lijian-1 rocket has successfully completed its third launch of the second quarter, marking a significant increase in China's commercial launch frequency. With 105 satellites now delivered by this platform, the mission signals a strategic shift from experimental flight to large-scale, high-cadence commercial delivery.
The Architect of Orbit: Why Gwynne Shotwell is the Secret to SpaceX's Survival
While Elon Musk captures global headlines, COO Gwynne Shotwell is the operational genius who turned SpaceX from a struggling startup into a multi-billion-dollar aerospace leader. Her ability to bridge the gap between Musk's visionary goals and the rigorous demands of government and commercial contracts has been the defining factor in the company's longevity.
China’s Commercial Space Race Accelerates as Dahang Yueqian Nears Milestone Engine Test
Chinese private aerospace firm Dahang Yueqian is entering the final stages of testing for its 150-ton Qingyu-11 liquid oxygen-methane engine. With core component tests completed, the company expects to conduct a full-system test run in late 2026, marking a major step toward domestic reusable heavy-lift rocket capabilities.
China’s Orbital Ambition: The 'Thousand Sails' Constellation Accelerates Toward Global Connectivity
China has successfully launched the ninth batch of its Thousand Sails megaconstellation, signaling a major ramp-up in its effort to build a sovereign LEO satellite internet network. The move underscores China's transition to high-frequency commercial launches as it competes for orbital resources and global connectivity dominance.