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Space Pioneer's Tianlong-3 'Ready to Launch', Media Reports
Hardware for the launch vehicle's second mission is far along in production as well.
Jan 28 • Jack C.
Shijian-25 and Shijian-21 Are Going Their Separate Ways in Geostationary Space
The two technology demonstration satellites have likely concluded their joint testing a few weeks ago.
Jan 26 • Jack C.
Wenchang Appears to Be Preparing for Major Mengzhou Spacecraft Test
Beyond the coastal launch site, the 'Linghangzhe' drone ship is being outfitted for the Long March 10B's debut.
Jan 24 • Jack C.
Test Tourism Space Capsule Conducts First Drop Evaluations
InsterllOr has passed Transcender-1's first major development milestone with tests over the past month.
Jan 23 • Jack C.
Shenzhou-20 Crew Respond to Questions on Space Debris Strike, 204-Day Mission Onboard Tiangong
Chen Dong, Wang Jie, and Chen Zhongrui have been back on Earth for two months and recently met the press for the first time since landing.
Jan 21 • Jack C.
Second Commercially Made GuoWang Group Reaches Orbit [Long March 12 Y5]
The nine satellites ride into space was supported by Wenchang Commercial's recent switch to coal-based propellant.
Jan 19 • Jack C.
Uncrewed Shenzhou-20 Spacecraft Returns to Earth Following Debris Damage
In space, three taikonauts continue to work on Tiangong near the halfway point of their mission.
Jan 19 • Jack C.
China's mega-constellations mega-article
Tracking China's six mega-constellation efforts in low Earth orbit.
Jan 19 • Jack C.
Reusable Long March 12B Fires Up Ahead of First Flight
Another new reusable launch vehicle is preparing to fly from China within a few weeks.
Jan 18 • Jack C.
New Commercial Rocket Fails During Debut Mission [Ceres-2 Y1]
Galactic Energy’s newer and larger member of its Ceres launch vehicle series has experienced a setback at the start of its operations.
Jan 17 • Jack C.
Shijian Spacecraft Lost Due to Rare Long March Launch Failure [Long March 3B/E]
The Long March 3B/E's first outing of the year has fallen short of reaching orbit with a technology testing spacecraft.
Jan 17 • Jack C.
European, Chinese Space Agency Heads Meet for First Time Since 2017
Delegations from the two space agencies discussed achievements since their last meeting, alongside their collaborations.
Jan 17 • Jack C.
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