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- CFO Bret Johnsen said China has an "amazing space program" but still falls far short of matching Starship, arguing SpaceX's reusable launch system could become an advantage as the company pushes artificial intelligence infrastructure into orbit.
- "I think the Chinese are trying to get there, right?
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SPCX CFO Bret Johnsen Says China Has an ‘Amazing Space Program’ — But It’s ‘Not on a Starship Level’ Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee Mon, September 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM GMT+9 5 min read SPCX Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Space Exploration Technologies Corp. CFO Bret Johnsen said China has an "amazing space program" but still falls far short of matching Starship, arguing SpaceX's reusable launch system could become an advantage as the company pushes artificial intelligence infrastructure into orbit.
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Primary reporting sourced from Benzinga (https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/spcx-cfo-bret-johnsen-says-183008246.html). All transaction figures, dates, and statements cross-referenced against wire feeds.
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