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A Tesla Roadster, launched by Elon Musk in 2018, was mistakenly identified as an asteroid. The object was labeled 2018 CN41 before the Minor Planet Center retracted the identification. This amusing incident reflects potential confusion due to the car’s unique celestial trajectory.

China is pioneering sustainable space exploration with the Shijian-25 satellite, introducing in-orbit refueling to reduce space debris and emissions. Autonomous self-navigating satellites are enhancing Earth observation efficiency, though they raise regulatory and security concerns. Advanced SAR technology offers detailed imaging capabilities, prompting