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China’s Shenzhou-15 astronauts conduct secretive second spacewalk
China’s Shenzhou-15 astronauts conduct secretive second spacewalk → Read More
China to expand its space station, international astronaut selection underway
China to expand its space station, international astronaut selection underway China is planning to expand its Tiangong space station with a multi-functional module to enhance its capabilities. → Read More
China unveils lunar lander to put astronauts on the moon
China unveils lunar lander to put astronauts on the moon → Read More
New Chinese commercial spaceport to host first launch next year
New Chinese commercial spaceport to host first launch next year A launch tower for commercial launches will be completed by the end of the year near China’s coastal Wenchang spaceport and begin hosting regular missions in 2024. → Read More
The coming Chinese megaconstellation revolution
The coming Chinese megaconstellation revolution China’s response to Starlink and OneWeb first became apparent in 2020 in filings for a nearly 13,000-satellite megaconstellation with the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva. → Read More
China launches high-capacity communications satellite after 39-day pause
China launches high-capacity communications satellite after 39-day pause China sent the Zhongxing-26 communications satellite into orbit Feb. 23, marking the resumption orbital launches following a pause for Chinese New Year. → Read More
NASA Mars orbiter reveals China’s Zhurong rover has not moved for months
NASA Mars orbiter reveals China’s Zhurong rover has not moved for months NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reveals that China’s Zhurong rover remains stationary on the Red Planet with its status unknown. → Read More
ESA, China conduct spacecraft-rocket integration tests but joint science mission delayed to 2025
ESA, China conduct spacecraft-rocket integration tests but joint science mission delayed to 2025 Scientists at the European Space Agency’s ESTEC and visiting Chinese counterparts conducted a series of spacecraft-rocket integration tests for the joint SMILE mission. → Read More
Chinese rocket firm Space Pioneer set for first launch
Chinese rocket firm Space Pioneer set for first launch Commercial launch firm Space Pioneer announced new funding this week and will soon take a shot at becoming China’s first such company to reach orbit with a liquid propellant rocket. → Read More
Launches of Chinese commercial rockets could double in 2023
Launches conducted by commercial Chinese launch service providers could more than double those attempted last year, according to firms’ plans for 2023. → Read More
China to build satellite ground stations in Antarctica
China is to construct new ground station facilities to its Zhongshan research base in Antarctica to support satellite data acquisition. → Read More
China’s CAS Space outlines rocket series, inaugurates manufacturing facility
A Chinese space launch company has outlined its plans for a series of solid and reusable rockets for launch services and space tourism and opened a new industrial base. → Read More
U.S. sanctions Chinese satellite firm for allegedly supplying SAR imagery to Russia's Wagner Group
The U.S. has sanctioned a Chinese small satellite manufacturer for allegedly supplying Russia's Wagner Group with radar satellite imagery of Ukraine to support its combat operations → Read More
ESA is no longer planning to send astronauts to China’s Tiangong space station
ESA’s Director General says the agency does not have the budgetary capacity nor the political intention to send its astronauts to China’s space station. → Read More
Chinese startups conduct hot fire tests for mini version of SpaceX's Starship
A Chinese launch startup has performed hot fire tests as part of development of a planned reusable stainless-steel rocket inspired by SpaceX’s Starship. → Read More
China to launch relay satellite next year to support moon landing missions
China will launch its Queqiao-2 communications relay satellite in 2024 to support upcoming robotic landing missions at the lunar south pole and far side of the moon. → Read More
China launch plans more than 70 launches in 2023
China’s state-owned and commercial space sector actors are planning a total of more than 70 launches across 2023 as the country's space activities continue to expand. → Read More
China’s Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter and rover appear to be in trouble
The two spacecraft making up China’s first interplanetary mission are both suffering issues, with the rover potentially lost on the surface after winter hibernation. → Read More
Pair of Chinese launches put classified and commercial satellites into orbit
China conducted its first two launches of 2023 over the weekend, sending three classified payloads into geosynchronous transfer orbit and five commercial satellites into sun-synchronous orbits. → Read More
China is expanding its Wenchang spaceport to host commercial and crewed moon launches
China is aiming to expand the use of its coastal Wenchang spaceport to both allow a greater overall launch rate and establish new facilities needed for crewed lunar missions. → Read More