As China and the US vie for the moon, private companies are locked in their own space race Falling launch costs and private innovation are fueling a new space race, transforming Earth orbit into a fast-growing global marketplace. Astrobitica February 8, 2026 (Last updated: February 8, 2026) 1 minute read Falling launch costs and private innovation are fueling a new space race, transforming Earth orbit into a fast-growing global marketplace. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: SpaceX test fires its Falcon 9 rocket ahead of midweek launch of Crew-12 to the space stationNext: ‘The Black Hole’ was Disney’s original response to ‘Star Wars’. What the hell were they thinking?