As China-US space race heats up, Shanghai unveils space-computing hub
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Shanghai's Songjiang district is establishing itself as a critical player in the global space industry by launching an advanced space-computing hub. This strategic initiative positions China to compete directly with Western space powers as the nation expands its satellite infrastructure. The region already hosts SpaceSail, a competing alternative to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, strengthening its role in China's broader satellite and aerospace ecosystem development.
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As China-US space race heats up, Shanghai unveils space-computing hub
Songjiang is already a vital link in China’s satellite supply chain as home to SpaceSail, the low-Earth-orbit challenger to SpaceX’s Starlink.
