New report warns that China could overtake the US as top nation in space — and it could happen 'in 5-10 years,' expert claims

New Report Warns of China's Rise in Space

A new report from the Commercial Space Federation warns that China could soon overtake the U.S. in the "new space race" due to its rapid progression in the space sector.

Experts claim this could happen "in 5-10 years" as China's growth starkly contrasts the limitations imposed on NASA by record-breaking budget cuts.

"it is highly unlikely the United States will beat China's projected timeline,"

Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine stated this during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, discussing the increasing likelihood of China beating the U.S. in a race to return humans to the moon.

The U.S. is at risk of being overtaken by China in the space race unless NASA's budget cuts are reversed.

Author's summary: China may overtake the US in space soon.

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Live Science Live Science — 2026-06-09

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