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Tianwen-2 Snaps Photos of the Earth & Moon
It's a long way to Kamoʻoalewa.
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Tianwen-3 Set to Search for Martian Life in 2028
China is slated to bring back the first samples from Mars.
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Mengzhou Soars for Zero-Altitude Abort Test!
China's next-generation spacecraft is one step closer to flight
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Shijian-25 Refueling Demonstration Nears, Space Cooperation Broadens
Meanwhile, Tianwen-2 is healthy in deep space.
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China's Tianwen-2 Asteroid Sample Return Mission Blasts Off! [Long March 3B/E Y110]
The first asteroid sample return mission from China has begun!
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In Space with Indonesia, Possibly India
China is looking to broaden its cooperation in space.
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Tianwen-2 Probe Near Launch, New Life on Tiangong
Meanwhile, BeiDou generates billions and the Long March 10 inches forward.
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China Annouces Chang'e 8 Partners, Shares Chang'e 5 Samples
Further international collaboration is taking place with the lunar program.
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China Begins Operating First Distant Retrograde Orbit Communications Network
The DRO network had an eventful journey to operation.
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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.
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China's Crewed Lunar Program Progressing Steadily
Efforts to send taikonauts to the Moon by 2030 are progressing as planned.
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Tianwen-2 Begins Preparations for Launch at Xichang
China's most complex exploration mission is one step closer to launch!
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