#SpacewatchGL – Chasing Falcon 9: China’s New Launch Vehicles Gear Up

Written by Blaine Curcio
As the deployment of low-Earth-orbit satellite-internet constellations enters a critical phase, demand for high-capacity, low-cost launch has soared. Despite this, production ramp-up of the state-built Long March series of rockets has not kept pace with demand, with SOEs preferring a “slow and steady” approach that prioritizes reliability over rapid iteration.