Is Asia on Cusp of Space Race? 0 Randall Gross TechnologyJanuary 2013Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 4:17 am PST • Views: 816 More: Is Asia on Cusp of Space Race? 21st Century Asia Competitive Atmosphere. South Korea South Korea Space Race Space Rivalries Rocket Launch Mars Orbit Japan China Chinese Exploration Milestones Seoul South Korea.