News & Insights Across Asia
Launched on May 24, Shenzhou-23 shifts the focus of the Chinese space station toward advanced science, featuring key contributions from Hong Kong and groundbreaking biological research.
China prepares for the Chang’e-7 mission to the moon’s south pole in late 2026, part of a unified strategy to achieve a crewed lunar landing by 2030.
China celebrates 70 years of space exploration with a gala honoring pioneers like Qian Xuesen and showcasing recent milestones, from emergency crew rescues to life-saving satellite technology.
Chinese scientists have identified two new lunar minerals from Chang’e-5 mission samples, marking a major advancement in understanding the Moon’s composition.
China announces discovery of 11th lunar mineral named ‘Chang’e,’ combining mythological symbolism with cutting-edge space research and materials science potential.
Chinese scientists identify Cerium-Magnesium Changesite, a fluorescent lunar mineral with potential applications in LED technology and materials science.
China’s space agency reveals plans for a lunar greenhouse to sustain future missions, building on breakthroughs from the 2024 Chang’e-6 moon sample return.
China announces Brazil as guest of honor for 2026 Space Day, featuring lunar samples from both sides of the moon and highlighting deepening space cooperation.
NASA’s Artemis II success sparks new era of lunar exploration as China, India, and other Asian nations accelerate moon missions and infrastructure plans.
China’s Tiangong space station opens doors to global scientific projects, fostering international collaboration in space exploration amid geopolitical challenges.
China’s Chang’e-7 lunar probe arrives at Hainan launch site, preparing for a late 2026 mission to test advanced exploration technologies and study shadowed lunar craters.
China’s Chang’e-7 lunar probe arrives at Wenchang launch site, targeting a late 2026 mission to explore the moon’s south pole with advanced technologies and international collaboration.
Bulgarian scientists highlight expanding space research collaboration with China, including lunar base development plans and joint aerospace technology projects.
NASA’s Artemis II mission enters final phase with groundbreaking lunar research during humanity’s first crewed Moon voyage in 54 years.
NASA’s Artemis II mission reaches Flight Day 8, marking a historic crewed lunar flyby. Discover the latest updates on this groundbreaking journey.
NASA releases a new ‘Earthset’ photo from Artemis II, mirroring the historic 1968 ‘Earthrise’ image during a record lunar flyby.
Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after a historic lunar mission, breaking distance records and capturing rare solar eclipse views from space.
Artemis II astronauts prepare for historic lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, marking a pivotal step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the Moon.
NASA’s Artemis II crew undertakes a groundbreaking 10-day lunar flyby, testing systems for future Moon landings and Mars missions.
ESA renegotiates astronaut missions with NASA after lunar program shifts, aiming for European moonwalks by 2026. Artemis II launch highlights international collaboration.
