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China or the US: Who is winning the new space race? - DW News
The US is dominating space, but as on solid ground, China is making gains in the race. A new space era has begun. No superpower can afford to fall behind. 60,000 satellites could soon be in orbit. They are essential to our lives and could determine who wins or loses a war.
Chapters:
0:00 The new space race
0:56 How we all depend on satellites
2:42 Space Warfare
6:59 US dominating force
10:23 China's plan to catch up
15:05 The mysterious spaceships
16:26 Where are we headed in space?