China Unveils Ambitious 2026 Space Mission Roadmap
China’s CNSA announces a packed 2026 space agenda, including asteroid exploration, crewed lunar prep, and reusable rocket tests, set to boost global space innovation.
Lunar missions
China’s Space Ambitions Soar: From Orbital Station to Lunar Exploration
China advances its space program with Tiangong station operations and lunar mission preparations, marking new milestones in 2026 space exploration efforts.
Artemis II Astronauts Share Space Life: Shrimp Cocktails, CPR Drills
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts reveal daily life in space, from shrimp cocktails to emergency drills, during their historic lunar spacecraft test mission.
China Unveils Groundbreaking Human Health Research Program for Space Station Missions
China announces a new space human research program to study long-term health effects in space, supporting future lunar missions and public health advancements on Earth.
NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Delayed to April 2026 Amid Technical Challenges
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission faces another delay until April 2026 due to a helium system malfunction, pushing back humanity’s return to lunar exploration.
Blue Origin Shifts Focus to Lunar Missions, Pauses New Shepard Flights
Blue Origin pauses New Shepard flights for two years to focus on lunar mission development, signaling a strategic shift in space exploration priorities.
China Sets Global Space Launch Record in 2025 with 92 Missions
China conducted 92 space launches in 2025, breaking records in crewed missions, deep-space exploration, and commercial space activities while preparing for lunar missions.
China’s New Taikonaut Team Gears Up for Future Lunar Missions
China has selected its fourth batch of taikonauts, preparing them for future lunar landing missions. This new team signifies China’s advancing ambitions in space exploration.
China Unveils Lunar-Landing Spacesuit Design
China’s Manned Space Agency unveiled the design of its lunar-landing spacesuit, marking a major step forward in its lunar exploration program after significant technological breakthroughs since 2020.
China Opens Doors to Global Cooperation in Upcoming Lunar Missions
China welcomes international collaboration in its upcoming lunar missions Chang’e-7 and Chang’e-8, inviting global partners and expressing openness to cooperate with the United States.
China Advances Lunar Ambitions with New High-Altitude Liquid Rocket Engine Test Bench
China successfully tests its first vertical high-altitude simulation test bench for liquid rocket engines, a significant step toward its manned lunar missions.