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China was effectively shut out of the International Space Station after the United States passed the Wolf Amendment in 2011, so it built its own. If the ISS retires on schedule around 2030 and no commercial successor is ready, China's Tiangong could become t - Space Daily

Editorial Staff
Jun 27, 2026
China was effectively shut out of the International Space Station after the United States passed the Wolf Amendment in 2011, so it built its own. If the ISS retires on schedule around 2030 and no commercial successor is ready, China's Tiangong could become t - Space Daily

The International Space Station is still the larger and more international laboratory in orbit. Tiangong is smaller, newer, and controlled by one country. But the political meaning of the two stations is starting to change. If the ISS reaches the end of its p…

The International Space Station is still the larger and more international laboratory in orbit. Tiangong is smaller, newer, and controlled by one country. But the political meaning of the two station… [+7833 chars]
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