
China’s Shenzhou-20 Crewed Mission Nears Launch Amid Space Ambitions
China prepares to launch the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission after a successful transfer of spacecraft components to Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Launch expected soon.
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China prepares to launch the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission after a successful transfer of spacecraft components to Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Launch expected soon.
China launched the Tianping-3A 02 satellite to bolster radar calibration and space research, marking the 568th Long March rocket mission.
China unveils world\u2019s first lunar soil brick-making machine at Beijing exhibition, showcasing Chang\u2019e mission samples and plans for 2026-2028 moon infrastructure projects.
China’s Tianlian II-04 satellite enhances space communication capabilities, supporting missions from manned spacecraft to Earth-observation satellites.
China’s Feitian spacesuits set longevity records, enabling extended spacewalks during Shenzhou-19 missions, showcasing advancements in astronautics.
China successfully launches a communication tech test satellite, marking a milestone in space innovation and global connectivity advancement.
China’s Tianwen-2 mission set to explore near-Earth asteroid 2016HO3 and main-belt comet 311P, aiming to uncover cosmic secrets of these unique celestial bodies.
China and Pakistan have signed a cooperation agreement to send a Pakistani astronaut to China’s space station, with a selection and training process lasting about a year.
The Chinese mainland’s Tianwen-2 probe has arrived at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, preparing for its 2025 mission to collect asteroid and comet samples.
China has finalized the crew list for its upcoming Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions, slated for launch this year. The missions will support the country’s space station operations through scientific experiments and resupply missions.
China finalizes astronaut crews for Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions and prepares launches of Tianzhou-9 and Qingzhou cargo spacecraft to support its space station.
China finalizes astronaut teams for Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions, set to launch this year, advancing its space exploration efforts.
Shenzhou-19 crew members Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze completed their mission’s second spacewalk, working 8.5 hours to accomplish critical tasks outside China’s orbiting space station.
The Shenzhou-19 crew aboard China’s space station completed their second spacewalk, working 8.5 hours to perform crucial tasks. This milestone showcases China’s advances in space exploration.
The Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the Chinese Space Station completed their second series of extravehicular activities, working 8.5 hours to accomplish multiple tasks with the help of the robotic arm and ground team.
The Shenzhou-19 crew completed their second extravehicular mission, working 8.5 hours to perform tasks outside the Chinese mainland’s orbiting space station—a significant milestone in space exploration.
Shenzhou-19 astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze completed their second 8.5-hour spacewalk, performing multiple tasks with assistance from the robotic arm and ground team.
The Shenzhou-19 crew successfully completed their second 8.5-hour spacewalk, achieving multiple tasks that advance China’s space station operations and showcase their growing expertise in space exploration.
The Shenzhou-19 crew completed their second 8.5-hour spacewalk, accomplishing multiple tasks with assistance from the robotic arm and ground team.
Beijing-based Galactic Energy successfully launched the CERES-1 Y16 rocket, marking China’s first commercial rocket launch of 2025 and delivering five satellites into orbit.