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China v America: the earth-observation space race | The Economist
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May 9, 2026
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2:18Now PlayingChinese satellite imagery has been linked to the Iranian regime, the Houthis in Yemen and Russia’s Wagner Group. The most advanced commercial images of Earth used to be captured by American firms, but Chinese companies are rapidly catching up. This race has a real impact on conflicts on the ground.
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