China Advances Space Exploration with Successful In-Orbit Metal 3D Printing Demo
China achieves a major milestone in space manufacturing by successfully demonstrating metal 3D printing technology aboard an orbiting spacecraft.
Space Exploration
Russia’s Progress MS-34 Cargo Craft En Route to ISS with Vital Supplies
Russia launched the Progress MS-34 cargo spacecraft to the ISS, delivering over 2.5 tonnes of fuel, food, water, and scientific equipment for the crew.
China’s Space Pioneers Honored at Historic 70-Year Gala
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.
China Unveils Global Partners for Historic Mars Sample Return Mission
China has selected five international partners for its ambitious Tianwen-3 mission to return samples from Mars, marking a new phase in global space collaboration.
Charting the Stars: China’s Space Program Enters Its Eighth Decade
China’s space program celebrates over 70 years of progress, highlighting record-breaking launches in 2025 and historic milestones as it advances into a new decade of cosmic exploration.
From the Stars: Shenzhou-21 Crew Marks China’s Space Day from Orbit
The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard the China Space Station sends blessings to mark China’s 11th National Space Day, highlighting human achievement in orbit.
Life in Orbit: Taikonauts Unwind Aboard Tiangong Space Station
China’s Shenzhou-21 taikonauts combine science with comfort aboard the Tiangong space station, enjoying a 190-dish menu, a smoke-free oven, gym workouts, and even karaoke.
56 Years Since Dongfanghong-1: China’s First Satellite Launch Anniversary
On its 56th anniversary, we look back at the launch of Dongfanghong-1, China’s first satellite, which ignited the nation’s journey into space exploration.
Pakistani Astronauts Begin Training in China for Historic Space Station Mission
Two Pakistani astronauts have started training in China, with one set to become the first foreign astronaut to visit the Chinese space station, marking a new phase in international space collaboration.
Pakistan Astronauts to Train for China’s Space Station
Two Pakistani astronauts have been chosen to train for missions to the Chinese space station, marking a historic step in international space collaboration.
China Opens Xihe-2 Solar Mission Payload to Global Partners
China invites global partners to join the Xihe-2 solar observation mission, opening 15kg of payload for international cooperation to advance solar research.
China Sets Sights on Moon: Latest Steps Toward Manned Mission
On China’s 11th Space Day, the focus is on the nation’s steady progress toward its ambitious goal of landing taikonauts on the moon, building on a plan unveiled in 2023.
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.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Completes Third Spacewalk Series in 2026 Milestone
Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete third spacewalk series in 2026, marking a milestone in China’s Tiangong space station operations.
China’s Lijian-1 Y12 Rocket Successfully Deploys 8 Satellites in 12th Mission
China’s Lijian-1 Y12 rocket successfully launched eight satellites into orbit on April 14, 2026, marking its 12th mission and advancing commercial space capabilities.
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.
Space Governance Urged as Humanity Enters Exploitation Era
Experts call for global space governance frameworks as humanity transitions from exploration to resource exploitation, warning against repeating historical patterns of colonial competition.
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Safely Returns After Historic Lunar Mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission concludes with a successful Pacific splashdown, marking a pivotal step toward future lunar exploration. Crew recovery underway.
Artemis Crew Safely Returns to Earth After Lunar Mission
NASA’s Artemis mission concludes as astronauts return to Earth, marking a milestone in lunar exploration and international collaboration.
Artemis II Crew Returns Safely After Historic Moon Mission
NASA’s Artemis II crew returns to Earth after a record-breaking lunar flyby, marking a milestone in international space exploration.