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GuoWang Test Satellite Launched by High-Flying South China Sea Mission [Jielong-3]
One satellite was lofted into space by the four-stage solid-propellant Jielong-3, said to have achieved its highest altitude orbit to date.
1 hr ago • Jack C.
China's Mega-Constellations Mega-Article
Tracking China's six mega-constellation efforts in low Earth orbit.
13 hrs ago • Jack C.
Chang'e 7 Moon Mission Arrives in Wenchang for Launch No Earlier Than August
China’s latest mission to explore the Moon, set to bring seven countries’ scientific instruments along, has made it to the final stages of pre-mission…
Apr 10 • Jack C.
First Long March 10B Rocket Appears in Wenchang Ahead of Maiden Launch
The liquid methane and rocket-grade kerosene utilizing vehicle is just a few weeks from an expected launch, the first for a rocket series that…
Apr 9 • Jack C.
Five More GuoWang Satellites Delivered by Routine Taiyuan Mission [Long March 6A Y17]
The state-backed mega-constellation has also performed its twenty-first launch since deployments began.
Apr 8 • Jack C.
Qianfan's Seventh Satellite Group Deployed Following Second Hiatus Period [Long March 8 Y7]
The Shanghai-backed internet connectivity constellation has finally had another launch, with eighteen more satellites placed into Earth orbit.
Apr 7 • Jack C.
Fifth Tiangong Art Exhibition Held in Orbit, Alongside Usual Taikonaut Activities
Tiangong TV: April 5th 2026.
Apr 6 • Jack C.
Deep Blue Aerospace's Nebula-1A Appears in Haiyang Ahead of Potential First Launch
The small reusable launch vehicle may perform its first flight from a newly built launch pad off of Haiyang’s coast.
Apr 5 • Jack C.
Sino-European Space Weather Satellite SMILE Ready for South American Launch
Having undergone pre-launch tests and fuelling over the last few weeks, SMILE is finally atop of its Vega-C rocket and days from space.
Apr 4 • Jack C.
Space Pioneer's Tianlong-3 Fails During Maiden Flight From Jiuquan [Tianlong-3 Y1]
The massive 71-meter-tall launch vehicle attempted to fly into orbit for the first time, but issues in the first minutes of the mission prevented that.
Apr 3 • Jack C.
Long March 10A Debut Moved Up For Lunar Satellite Mission, Report Says
Instead of carrying Mengzhou, the launch vehicle is now expected to deliver an experimental lunar satellite for its first mission.
Apr 2 • Jack C.
Welight Raises Capital for Reusable Carbon Fiber Launch Vehicle
Funding will be used to expand the company's national footprint and refine technical expertise.
Apr 1 • Jack C.
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