Alibaba Qwen Model Reaches Orbit in China Space Computing Milestone

Alibaba Qwen Model Reaches Orbit in China Space Computing Milestone

  • January 27, 2026

China has taken a step into space based artificial intelligence as Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen 3 became one of the first general purpose AI models globally to operate in orbit. The model was successfully uploaded to a space computing centre and completed multiple inference

China’s Commercial Space Push Gains Momentum

China’s Commercial Space Push Gains Momentum

  • January 20, 2026

China’s commercial space industry continued its rapid expansion in 2025, highlighting a structural shift in how the country approaches launch capacity and satellite deployment. Official data showed that commercial missions accounted for more than half of all Chinese space launches during the year,