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China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan

Beijing unveiled a five‑year plan to develop space‑based data centers, formalizing state support as commercial and national actors compete to host cloud and AI compute in orbit. U.S. companies are also pursuing solar‑powered orbital data centers as terrestrial power limits and demand push compute off Earth.

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China's Singapore Airshow Push: Military Displays and Export Signalling Challenge U.S. Influence At the Singapore Airshow this week Beijing staged a high‑profile showcase of military and civil aviation — including modern fighter displays alongside U.S. and Russian types — using public exhibitions and sales messaging to press its influence in Southeast Asia and intensify export competition.

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China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan Beijing unveiled a five‑year plan to develop space‑based data centers, formalizing state support as commercial and national actors compete to host cloud and AI compute in orbit. U.S. companies are also pursuing solar‑powered orbital data centers as terrestrial power limits and demand push compute off Earth.

2026-02-05T11:08:32.063130-08:00

China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan

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Despite early launch failures, China heads into a busy 2026 spaceflight slate China suffered two launch failures early in the year, but multiple major launches and missions remain scheduled for 2026, leaving Beijing with a crowded spaceflight manifest. Observers will watch vehicle fixes, schedule resilience and the outcomes of several high‑profile missions as the year unfolds.

2026-02-05T10:24:26.773669-08:00

Despite early launch failures, China heads into a busy 2026 spaceflight slate

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Senators ask Pentagon to review SpaceX over alleged secret Chinese investor stakes Democratic U.S. senators have urged the Pentagon to launch an immediate review of SpaceX after allegations that Chinese investors secretly acquired stakes in the closely held rocket company, warning of potential national-security risks and requesting a swift departmental assessment, a Reuters-seen letter said.

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AutoFlight's Matrix completes public full‑transition — 5‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL unveiled Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight unveiled the Matrix, a 5‑ton‑class, 10‑seat electric VTOL with passenger and cargo variants, and completed a public full‑transition flight demonstration at its low‑altitude test facility. The company bills the Matrix as the world’s first five‑ton eVTOL, a move toward larger AAM platforms.

2026-02-05T02:35:49.641215-08:00

AutoFlight's Matrix completes public full‑transition — 5‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL unveiled

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United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac United Aircraft of China revealed a tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter, positioning the type for a broad set of missions including aerial firefighting, utility work, point-to-point cargo delivery and medevac operations. The company presented the platform as adaptable to heavy-lift and specialized aerial-work roles.

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United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac

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Aerospace Times Feipeng ramps up Southeast Asia and Middle East push amid fierce domestic drone competition Chinese civil drone maker Aerospace Times Feipeng is accelerating expansion into Southeast Asia and the Middle East to offset intense domestic competition, a company executive said. The strategy prioritizes international sales, local partnerships and market diversification as growth prospects tighten at home.

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Aerospace Times Feipeng ramps up Southeast Asia and Middle East push amid fierce domestic drone competition

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China Eastern sets 2026 hedging limits China Eastern Airlines has set hedging limits for 2026, the carrier told ch-aviation. The decision defines the perimeter of its risk-management policy for the coming year and will influence budgetary planning and financial stability as the airline prepares operational and network activity in 2026.

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China Eastern sets 2026 hedging limits

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China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan

Despite early launch failures, China heads into a busy 2026 spaceflight slate

AutoFlight's Matrix completes public full‑transition — 5‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL unveiled

Aerospace Times Feipeng ramps up Southeast Asia and Middle East push amid fierce domestic drone competition

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