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China's secretive Shenlong spaceplane: What the US report reveals

A newly released report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency showcases an intriguing image of China's Shenlong spaceplane operating in orbit. Notably, a second spacecraft is docked to Shenlong, prompting speculation about the spaceplane's mission and technological abilities. Concerns have been raised over China's advancing space technologies and counterspace capabilities, with whispers of potential developments in space-based weaponry that could jeopardize international satellite safety.

29 Oct 2026 6:45 pm