Archive - China in Space

Satellite Breakthroughs Galore, Reusable Rockets Fire Engines

For a busy two weeks, tests have been happening at a rapid pace.

23 hrs ago •

Spacesuits Gain Life Extension with Latest Spacewalk [SZ-19 EVA-3]

With a few weeks left in orbit, another spacewalk was performed.

Mar 21 •

Back-to-Back Meteorology [Ceres-1 Y17]

Five days after its last mission, Ceres-1 has taken flight again.

Mar 21 •

China Looks to Comprehensively Boost Commercial Space

The Central Government, provinces, banks, and individual enterprises are seeking ways to strengthen the nation’s commercial space sector.

Mar 20 •

Back in Business from Jiuquan [Ceres-1 Y10]

Galactic Energy has launched more meteorology satellites for a repeat customer.

Mar 17 •

Big Satellite, Small Satellite Launched for Earth Imaging [Long March 2D Y100]

China Siwei's SuperView Neo-3 has gained a sister satellite in orbit.

Mar 15 •

China Seeks International Tianwen-3 Experiments, Reusable Rockets Prepare for Major Year

China's space sector is expanding its resources, capabilities, and portfolio following the Two Sessions.

Mar 12 •

Commercial Launch Pad 1 Enters Operation with Qianfan [Long March 8 Y6]

Wenchang Commercial has supported its first Qianfan launch mission.

Mar 11 •

China's mega-constellations mega-article

Tracking China's five mega-constellation efforts in low Earth orbit.

Mar 11 •

Deep Blue, Astronstone Raise Millions of Yuan in New Funding

The new funds come potentially just months from China landing a first-stage booster.

Mar 10 •

Launch Cadence Grows for China's Geostationary Workhorse [Long March 3B/E]

A new TJSW satellite is headed out to geostationary space thanks to a Long March 3B/E.

Mar 9 •

Commercial Space Cited for Advancing High-Quality Industry at Two Sessions

Government officials highlighted the sector as an example of high-quality development.

Mar 7 •

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