Meet the ‘rocket chasers’ betting on China’s space industry
CNA · Published on October 22, 2026
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They chase rockets, photograph launches and even build their own models. In Wenchang, Hainan, a group of young space enthusiasts are turning their passion into something more than a hobby. Some have chosen to return home instead of pursuing careers in bigger cities, hoping to tap into opportunities in China’s growing space industry. CNA follows these “rocket chasers” to find out what drives their passion and why they are betting their futures on Wenchang. Read more: https://cna.asia/4cmqWFb Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia