China targets SpaceX’s reusable rocket lead, seeks to replace Jeff Bezos as Elon Musk’s top space rival
China is aiming to loosen Elon Musk’s lock on reusable launch vehicles — and close a yawning technology gap with the US. Beijing is turning to aerospace startups and state-owned enterprises alike to develop an edge in rockets that can be used dozens of times to lift satellites into low-Earth orbit. One company trying to…