China readies Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return spacecraft for launch
HELSINKI — The spacecraft for China’s Tianwen-2 combined near-Earth asteroid sample return and comet rendezvous mission has arrived at Xichang
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China launches ChinaSat-10R communications satellite from Xichang
HELSINKI — China launched a new communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit Saturday to replace the aging ChinaSat-10 spacecraft. A
Andrew Jones
16:23
AI to power China’s mission to the edges of the solar system
HELSINKI — Researchers are examining how artificial intelligence technologies could support a planned Chinese mission to the boundaries of the
Andrew Jones
22:24
First launch of Long March 8A sends second group of Guowang megaconstellation satellites into orbit
HELSINKI — China conducted the first launch of the Long March 8A early Tuesday, carrying a second batch of satellites
Andrew Jones
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Pakistan rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-8 lunar south pole mission
HELSINKI — A Pakistan-developed rover will fly on China’s Chang’e-8 moon lander mission in 2028, following an agreement between respective
Andrew Jones
20:24
Chinese constellation operator Spacesail signs agreement with Measat of Malaysia
HELSINKI — Chinese low Earth orbit megaconstellation operator Spacesail has signed an agreement with Measat to expand its presence into
Andrew Jones
08:26
Chinese provinces are fueling the country’s commercial space expansion
HELSINKI — China’s national space endeavors have frequently grabbed headlines, but a transformation at the local level is playing another
Andrew Jones
12:24
Chinese launch startup secures early funding for fully reusable rocket plan
HELSINKI — One of China’s latest commercial launch companies has secured early funding as it aims to develop a launcher
Andrew Jones
16:21
China explores using orbiting lasers to power spacecraft on the moon
HELSINKI — China could look to laser power transmission from lunar orbit to supply spacecraft on the moon and solve
Andrew Jones
16:20
China performs high altitude reusable rocket test with uncertain outcome
HELSINKI — A Chinese state-owned company performed a rocket flight aimed at testing reentry and landing burns late Saturday without
