China’s rocket factories aim to beat SpaceX with car-style mass production
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China is revolutionizing its rocket and satellite manufacturing by adopting automotive-style "final assembly pull" production methods, where components are sourced only when needed rather than stockpiled based on forecasts. This shift from traditional aerospace manufacturing aims to help China close the launch gap with the US, which completed 158 orbital missions in 2024 compared to China's 68.
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