China Securities Co., Ltd. (China Securities) released a research report stating that the commercial space industry, bolstered by national policy support and technological breakthroughs, is poised to enter a new era. Key segments of the industry include: 1) Remote sensing and its applications; 2) Satellite measurement, operation, and control systems; 3) CAE simulation/satellite testing; 4) Interstellar transmission modules, communication modules, and data processing platforms. Emerging scenarios such as space-based computing power are also gaining attention.
The report highlights a synergistic cycle between state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and private firms in commercial space development. Recommended investment targets include SOEs under aerospace and electronics sectors, as well as private companies supporting firms like LandSpace and Galaxy Space.
**Key Insights:** - China’s ambition to become a space power is accelerating commercial space development. The 14th Five-Year Plan explicitly encourages private capital participation, with policies expected to evolve toward rule-setting and frontier exploration by the 15th Five-Year Plan. - In November 2025, the National Space Administration established a dedicated commercial space division and released the *Action Plan for High-Quality, Safe Development of Commercial Space (2025–2027)*, targeting expanded industry scale, efficient collaboration, and robust safety oversight by 2027.
**Industry Focus Areas:** 1) **Remote Sensing**: A primary growth driver due to broad applications and tangible economic value. 2) **Intelligent Satellite Control**: Rising demand for measurement/operation systems amid denser low-orbit constellations. 3) **CAE Simulation/Testing**: Critical across the lifecycle of satellites, rockets, and probes.
**Space-Based Computing Power**: Positioned as a complementary solution to terrestrial data centers, addressing challenges like power consumption and land use. Elon Musk’s vision of 100 GW space AI data centers and Google’s *Project Suncatcher* (testing orbital TPU-equipped satellites) underscore its commercial viability.
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