China Set to Launch Shenzhou-18 Crew to Space Station on Thursday
China is set to launch the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship to its space station on Thursday, with astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu embarking on a six-month mission.
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Shenzhou-18: A Closer Look at China’s Next Manned Space Mission
Shenzhou-18, China's 13th manned mission and 18th flight in the Shenzhou program, is set to send three taikonauts to the China Space Station for a six-month stay. Explore the mission's launch site.
China’s Queqiao-2 Satellite Successfully Completes In-Orbit Tests
China’s Queqiao-2 satellite has successfully completed in-orbit communication tests, paving the way for enhanced lunar exploration missions, according to the China National Space Administration.
China’s Commercial Space Industry Set to Soar Beyond 2.3 Trillion Yuan in 2024
China’s commercial space industry is poised for significant growth, expected to surpass 2.3 trillion yuan ($318 billion) in 2024, as highlighted at the Central Economic Work Conference in 2023.
China’s Gaofen-5 01A Satellite Boosts Environmental Protection Efforts
China’s Gaofen-5 01A satellite has begun service, enhancing environmental protection with high-quality hyperspectral data after completing in-orbit tests.
China’s Tianzhou-7 Cargo Spacecraft Prepares for Launch at Wenchang
The Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and Long March-7 Y8 rocket have moved to the Wenchang launch site in Hainan, signaling China’s readiness for its next space station resupply mission.
China Launches Tianzhou-7 Cargo Spacecraft to Resupply Space Station
China successfully launches the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft to resupply its space station, marking a significant milestone in its space program.
China Advances Space Research with Ocean Satellite Launch and Space Biology Experiments
China launches the HY-3-01 ocean observation satellite to enhance oceanic monitoring and completes space biology experiments with organisms exposed outside the China Space Station.
Meet the Visionaries Behind China’s Tianwen-1 Mars Mission
China’s Tianwen-1 mission marks a historic achievement as the country makes its first imprint on Mars, thanks to a dedicated team of astronomers and scientists behind the ambitious project.