China is advancing its space capabilities by developing a new rocket launch system powered by electromagnetic force, aiming to challenge U.S. dominance in space exploration.

The new platform is expected to enable rocket launches within three years, with a frequency comparable to high-speed rail departures.

This ambitious project is backed by the Ziyang government and the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), which are currently testing an electromagnetic launch verification platform.

According to Li Ping, president of the Ziyang Commercial Space Launch Technology Research Institute, this innovative technology could potentially double payload capacity and significantly reduce launch costs.

The launch system is being developed in collaboration with state-backed research institutes in Sichuan province, utilizing superconducting magnets to accelerate rockets silently to supersonic speeds before ignition.

In a related effort, Galactic Energy, a private aerospace company, aims to unveil the world's first electromagnetic rocket launch pad by 2028.

If successful, these advancements could significantly bolster China's competitive position against American space companies, particularly SpaceX.