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China's 2026-2030 Space Roadmap: Mining Ice, Fueling Rockets, Shaping Global Rules China's 2026-30 space plan marks a major shift in the global space race , placing bold emphasis on space mining, orbital data centers and expanded space tourism ambitions . Central Planning Meets Space Strategy: A New Era for 2026-2030 Central planning has long stood at the heart of communist governance. At five-year intervals, state authorities set out national objectives, mapping priorities that may range from reducing infant mortality to boosting crop production. China, the world's largest communist-run  state, has now unveiled its fifteenth five-year plan, outlining its ambitions for 2026-2030. Accompanied by a statement from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) , the strategy places striking emphasis on the expansion of the country's space capabilities. Among the most culturally resonant elements of the announcement is the Tiangong Kaiwu initiative   —  a s...

Bloom Origami Patterns Could Revolutionize Spacecraft Design and Foldable Technology The ancient Japanese art of origami has inspired countless engineering innovations, particularly in aerospace. Today, a new wave of origami-based folding systems is opening possibilities for compact, reliable and versatile designs. Researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) have developed 'bloom patterns,' foldable structures that expand seamlessly like petals, promising applications in spacecraft, robotics and architecture. The Fusion of Tradition and Technology For centuries, origami has been admired for its elegance and complexity. In recent decades, however, engineers have realized that its folding principles could solve real world challenges. Spacecraft design, in particular, has benefitted from origami-inspired methods that allow large structures to be compactly folded for launch and then deployed in orbit. Bloom patterns, developed by Larry Howell and his team at BYU, are the latest a...