2025
China’s path to the stars: Beijing aims for space dominance as a strategic security domain
ŽELEZNÝ, JanBasic information
Original name
China’s path to the stars: Beijing aims for space dominance as a strategic security domain
Authors
ŽELEZNÝ, Jan
Edition
Prague, Defense and Security Magazine, 2025
Publisher
Defense and Security Magazine
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Popularizing texts and activities
Field of Study
50601 Political science
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
Organization unit
CEVRO University
Keywords in English
Space race; China; astropolitics
Tags
International impact
Changed: 21/1/2026 11:21, Mgr. Jan Železný, Ph.D.
Abstract
In the original language
China is transforming from a rapidly growing terrestrial power into a major player in space – not only in science, but also in military affairs. Ambitious programs, reorganization of military structures, and the development of satellite and anti-space capabilities are challenging the current dominance of the US and opening a new chapter in the power struggle in space. At stake is not only technological prestige, but also the security architecture of the future universe, as discussed in the following article by Jan Železný, director of the Center for Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) at CEVRO University.