# in‑situ resource utilisation

China’s Commercial Space Push: From Small‑Body Prospecting to ‘Space+’ Business Models

China’s commercial space sector is shifting focus to small‑body resource prospecting and technologies that enable in‑space resource use, with private firms and state policy aligning to develop new “space+” business models. Success will hinge on technical demonstrations, regulatory clarity and the creation of downstream markets such as propellant supply, in‑orbit services and space tourism.