News & Insights Across Asia
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission launch has been postponed due to Hurricane Milton approaching Florida’s Space Coast. The spacecraft is secured as NASA determines the next launch opportunity before November 6.
Shenzhou-18 taikonauts share stunning space images of China’s Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, highlighting the significance of these ‘mother rivers’ from orbit.
NASA’s DSOC technology sets a new laser communication record, successfully transmitting a signal to the distant Psyche spacecraft, marking a significant advancement in deep-space communication.
Mr. Reeder embarks on an unexpected journey through China’s 75-year space program, exploring the nation’s remarkable advancements and the human stories behind its cosmic ambitions.
China unveils its moonwalking spacesuit, fueling excitement for its 2030 lunar mission and highlighting the growing international interest in space exploration.
The FAA has grounded SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket after a malfunction during a NASA mission, marking the third grounding in three months. The incident raises concerns amid tensions between SpaceX and the FAA.
An asteroid the size of a school bus will become Earth’s temporary ‘mini moon’ for two months, starting this Sunday, before resuming its journey through space.
Europe advances its lunar exploration efforts with the launch of LUNA, a new moon simulator in Germany, as astronaut Thomas Pesquet tests the facility in preparation for future missions.
Discover this week’s top science stories: Earth’s temporary mini-moon, China’s sustainable aviation milestone, security concerns after Lebanon’s device explosions, and Alibaba’s AI innovations.
China has completed development of the SMILE satellite, a joint mission with the European Space Agency aimed at studying the sun-Earth connection. The satellite is set to launch by the end of 2025.
A new documentary, ‘Back to the Far Side,’ provides an in-depth look at China’s Chang’e-6 mission, offering viewers unprecedented insight into the nation’s ambitious lunar exploration efforts.
Blue Origin’s new rocket, New Glenn, successfully completed a critical hotfire test of its second stage, marking a major milestone towards its first flight in 2024 with NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars.
Young enthusiasts from Northwestern Polytechnical University, known as the ‘Rocket Chasers,’ are traversing China to witness rocket launches, fueling their dreams of contributing to the nation’s space exploration.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announces plans to launch five uncrewed Mars missions in the next two years, paving the way for future crewed flights to the Red Planet.
A Russian Soyuz capsule successfully returned two Russian cosmonauts and a U.S. astronaut to Earth after a long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station.
China’s space station has achieved significant progress in space medicine, paving the way for future manned lunar landings and deep space exploration missions.
China’s Chang’e-6 mission has unveiled the first-ever samples collected from the moon’s far side, marking a historic achievement in space exploration and opening new avenues for lunar research.
China’s deep-rooted passion for the moon, from ancient poetry and the Mid-Autumn Festival to pioneering lunar missions, showcases a timeless connection blending tradition with modern exploration.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew returned to Earth after the first private spacewalk, marking a milestone as they ventured deeper into space than any humans in the past half-century.
A tech billionaire makes history as the first private passenger to conduct a spacewalk, marking a significant milestone in private space exploration.
