What SpaceX Dragon Did With Nasa's New Space Station Humiliated China...

What SpaceX Dragon Did With Nasa's New Space Station Humiliated China...
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What SpaceX Dragon Did With Nasa's New Space Station Humiliated China...
The new space race is officially back on—and it’s more intense than ever!
China’s already ahead with its fully operational Tiangong space station and big plans to grow its presence in Low Earth Orbit.
Meanwhile, over in the US, NASA is facing a ticking clock—the International Space Station is nearing retirement, and its successors are still being built.
But hope is on the horizon. A bold Texas-based company, Axiom Space, is stepping up with a vision for the future. They’re aiming to launch the first module of their brand-new Axiom Station in just two years. It’s an ambitious plan—one that faces not only massive technical challenges but also logistical and transportation hurdles.
That’s where SpaceX enters the picture. With its Crew Dragon spacecraft, SpaceX could be the game-changing partner Axiom needs to bring this vision to life and secure America’s place in the next chapter of space exploration.
So, how will the Axiom–SpaceX alliance reshape the race to Low Earth Orbit—and can it give the US a winning edge?
Stick around—everything you need to know is coming up in today’s episode of Techmap!
What SpaceX Dragon Did With Nasa's New Space Station Humiliated China...
What if China’s Tiangong space station becomes the go-to hub for crewed missions in orbit once the ISS retires? That’s a future the US would definitely prefer to avoid.
In the past century, China kept a low profile, developing its space ambitions quietly. But now, it’s stepping into the spotlight—going toe-to-toe with the United States. Since becoming operational in 2022, Tiangong has been steadily expanding. The plan? To grow from three to six modules, each packed with advanced tech. One of the most exciting additions will be the Xuntian space telescope, which is expected to offer a wider field of view than even Hubble.
But Tiangong isn’t just a science lab—it’s shaping up to be a full-service platform for long-term habitation, in-orbit manufacturing, and commercial activity. With global collaboration and usage in mind, China’s vision is clear: to become the dominant player in Low Earth Orbit.
What SpaceX Dragon Did With Nasa's New Space Station Humiliated China...
Naturally, the US doesn’t want to be left behind or lose its direct access to a major orbital station. That’s why NASA is accelerating the development of private space stations under the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development program. The goal? Seamlessly transition from the ISS to next-gen platforms, without skipping a beat.
One of the most promising contenders is Axiom Space. They’re working on the Axiom Station, with the first module planned to launch no earlier than 2027. Axiom aims to lead the charge in LEO’s new economy.
Let’s break down what this station will include:
Payload, Power, and Thermal Module (PPTM): This critical module provides the station’s core capabilities—power, thermal control, and space for scientific payloads. It’s being built by Thales Alenia Space, the Italian company behind several ISS modules, including Harmony, Tranquility (Node 3), and Columbus.
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