China’s Tianzhou-8 Delivers Supplies and Lunar Soil Bricks to Space Station
China’s Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft launches to deliver six tonnes of supplies, including fresh fruits, holiday gifts, and lunar soil bricks, to the China Space Station.
Space Exploration
China Successfully Launches Tianzhou-8 Cargo Spacecraft to Resupply Space Station
China has successfully launched the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft to resupply its space station, providing essential supplies for current and future crews and marking a significant milestone in its space exploration program.
Scientists Uncover Magnetic Misconceptions About Uranus from Voyager 2 Flyby
New research reveals that Voyager 2’s 1986 observations of Uranus were misleading due to rare solar wind conditions, offering fresh insights into the planet’s magnetic field.
China’s Tianzhou-7 Cargo Spacecraft Successfully Separates from China Space Station
China’s Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft successfully separated from the China Space Station, transitioning to independent flight before its planned re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.
China’s Solar Cell Breakthrough Leads Global Scientific Advances
Discover China’s groundbreaking solar cell efficiency record, a new miniature frog species, enhanced ocean CO₂ absorption findings, and NASA’s observation of a powerful solar flare.
Kip Thorne: China’s Gravitational Wave Detectors to Unlock Cosmic Secrets
Nobel laureate Kip Thorne shared his insights at a salon in Chengdu, expressing that China’s planned gravitational wave detectors will offer tremendous insights and mark a new tipping point in cosmic understanding.
China’s Shenzhou-18 Crew Returns to Earth After 192-Day Space Mission
China’s Shenzhou-18 astronauts—Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu—returned to Earth after a 192-day mission aboard the China Space Station, marking a successful completion of their journey.
Shenzhou-18 Crew Returns to Earth After 192-Day Space Journey
China’s Shenzhou-18 astronauts—Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu—have safely returned after a 192-day mission aboard the China Space Station, marking a successful conclusion to their six-month journey.
Shenzhou-18 Orbital Capsule Successfully Separates from Return Capsule
The Shenzhou-18 orbital capsule successfully separated from the return capsule on Monday, marking a significant achievement in China’s manned spaceflight program, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
Shenzhou-18 Astronauts Prepare to Return After Six-Month Space Journey
China’s Shenzhou-18 astronauts are concluding their six-month mission and are set to return to the Chinese mainland on Monday, marking the 32nd flight mission of China’s manned space program.
Shenzhou-18 Crew Embarks on Return to Earth After Successful Space Mission
China’s Shenzhou-18 spacecraft has separated from the space station, beginning the return journey for astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu after a successful mission.
Shenzhou-18 Astronauts Hand Over China Space Station to Shenzhou-19 Crew
The Shenzhou-18 crew has handed over control of the China Space Station to the Shenzhou-19 crew, marking a significant milestone in China’s space exploration efforts.
China Launches Shenzhou-19 with Enhanced Transport Capacity and Rocket Reliability
China launches Shenzhou-19, the 14th mission in its manned spacecraft series, featuring enhanced transport capacity and the highest loading capacity to date, adhering to stringent safety standards.
Shenzhou-19 Astronauts Join China Space Station for Crew Handover
The Shenzhou-19 astronauts have successfully entered the China Space Station, joining the Shenzhou-18 crew to begin a new phase of in-orbit crew handover and continuous space research.
China Successfully Launches Shenzhou-19 Crewed Spacecraft to Space Station
China launches Shenzhou-19 crewed spacecraft, marking a significant step in its space exploration and space station missions.
Shenzhou-19 Taikonauts Honored at Jiuquan See-off Ceremony
A see-off ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for the three taikonauts of the Shenzhou-19 mission, marking an important moment in China’s space exploration efforts.
Shenzhou-19 to Carry China’s First ‘Post-90s’ Astronauts into Space
China’s Shenzhou-19 is set to launch Wednesday, carrying astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze to the China Space Station. Song and Wang, born in 1990, will be the first ‘post-90s’ taikonauts in space.
Shenzhou-19 Mission to Carry Fruit Flies into Space for First Time
The Shenzhou-19 mission will carry fruit flies into space for the first time, marking China’s initial attempt to study the effects of reduced magnetism and microgravity on living organisms aboard its space station.
China Successfully Launches Shenzhou-19 Crewed Spacecraft with Three Astronauts
China has successfully launched its Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, sending astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze to its space station, with Cai leading as commander.
China Plans Manned Lunar Landing by 2030: Space Agency Announces
China has announced plans to achieve a manned lunar landing by 2030, marking a significant milestone in its space exploration efforts.