STRATEGI TIONGKOK DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KEMAMPUAN LUAR ANGKASA SEBAGAI NATION OF SPACEFARERS

China as a country formed in the midst of the Cold War situation felt the need to improve its defenses, one of which was through space exploration, which was first developed by the Soviet Union and the United States. Its efforts in achieving this goal have made China one of the countries included in the category of nation of spacefarers. This study aims to explain China's strategy in developing its space capabilities as a nation of spacefarers. Nation of spacefares status refers to countries with end-to-end space capability. In this case, China has fulfilled its capacity to be classified in this category through its various efforts such as launching satellites, space stations, and being active in space exploration activities. This research uses a qualitative-descriptive research method by collecting data through articles, journals, the internet and sources related to this research. In helping to answer research questions, the author uses the research concepts of space diplomacy and revolution military affairs. The result of this study is that in order to develop its space capabilities as a nation of spacefarers, China uses two strategies, namely by increasing the intensity of space technology development and through cooperation with various parties, both state and non-state.