China’s rare earth weakness, new rocket to rival SpaceX: 7 science highlights

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China has developed a record-breaking satellite engine that significantly outperforms US counterparts, improving the speed and reliability of deep-space and military spacecraft orbits. The article provides highlights of recent science and technology developments in China, including advancements in rare earth elements and space rocket technologies.

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s satellite engine smashes record, leaves US rival far behind China has tested a satellite engine with a record-breaking operating life, a key technology that could help propel the world’s largest communications, military and deep-space spacecraft into their intended orbits faster and more reliably. 2....