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With the launch of Shenzhou-23, China is moving beyond routine space-station operations and entering a phase where scientific discovery takes center stage. The mission’s upgraded spacecraft is...
In a nighttime launch from southern China, Beijing added a sophisticated new satellite to its growing orbital fleet. Lifted off at 12:16 a.m. on May 27 local time, the spacecraft rode aboard a Long...
China’s human spaceflight program took another decisive step forward when the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft completed an automated docking with the Tiangong space station on May 25. The smooth link-up...
In a dazzling display high above the planet, Shenzhou-21's astronaut trio has ushered in the Chinese New Year with orbital flair. Adorning the Tiangong space station with Spring Festival decorations,...
In a year of unprecedented growth, China's commercial space sector shattered expectations with 50 flawless launches in 2025, as reported by the CNSA. These operations comprised 54% of the country's...