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Space Station Gets 2-Year Extension to Avoid China Gap
InnovationMar 9

Space Station Gets 2-Year Extension to Avoid China Gap

Congress just voted to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032, buying time for American companies to launch commercial space stations before China dominates orbit. The move ensures astronauts never have to leave low Earth orbit.

Space.com2 min read
China's Private Space Industry Hits 50 Launches in 2025
InnovationJan 20

China's Private Space Industry Hits 50 Launches in 2025

Private companies now account for more than half of China's rocket launches, marking a major shift in the country's space ambitions. The commercial space boom signals a new era where innovation is coming from beyond government programs.

South China Morning Post3 min read
China's LandSpace Lands Reusable Rocket in Space Race Win
Innovation5d ago

China's LandSpace Lands Reusable Rocket in Space Race Win

A Chinese startup just successfully landed and recovered a reusable rocket, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in an elite club. The achievement shows how rapidly China is catching up in the commercial space race.

Scientific American2 min read
China's New Space Telescope Ready for 2027 Launch
InnovationJan 20

China's New Space Telescope Ready for 2027 Launch

China is preparing to launch a powerful new space telescope in 2027 that will survey the cosmos with 300 times the field of view of the Hubble Space Telescope. The groundbreaking observatory can even dock with China's space station for astronaut repairs and upgrades.

Google News - Science2 min read
China Lands Rocket Booster, Joins Elite Space Club
Innovation5d ago

China Lands Rocket Booster, Joins Elite Space Club

A Chinese company just became only the third entity in the world to successfully land an orbital rocket booster on its legs. The breakthrough puts China's commercial space industry on track to make launches cheaper and more sustainable.

SpaceNews2 min read
China Pledges Global Space Cooperation to Protect Earth
Planet WinsApr 24

China Pledges Global Space Cooperation to Protect Earth

China is expanding international partnerships in space exploration, including lunar missions, asteroid defense, and cleaning up space debris. The initiative aims to create shared benefits for all nations through collaborative space technology.

Google: cooperation international3 min read
China Crew Returns After Record 210 Days in Space
InnovationMay 30

China Crew Returns After Record 210 Days in Space

Three Chinese astronauts just completed the longest space mission in their nation's history, staying aboard the China Space Station for 210 days. Commander Zhang Lu brought back an apple labeled "safety" as a gift to all science workers.

Google: space mission success3 min read
China Lands Reusable Rocket, Joins Elite Space Club
Planet WinsJul 11

China Lands Reusable Rocket, Joins Elite Space Club

China just became only the second country ever to successfully land and recover a reusable rocket, marking a giant leap that could make space travel far more affordable. The breakthrough puts China alongside the US in mastering technology that transforms how we reach the stars.

Google News - South Korea Breakthrough3 min read
China's Space Station Astronauts Harvest Cherry Tomatoes
InnovationMar 17

China's Space Station Astronauts Harvest Cherry Tomatoes

Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station just picked their first crop of cherry tomatoes using a water-saving growing system that could feed future deep space travelers. The success brings humanity one step closer to self-sustaining missions to Mars and beyond.

Futurism2 min read
China Plans Year-Long Space Mission and Pakistani Astronaut
Global NewsFeb 27

China Plans Year-Long Space Mission and Pakistani Astronaut

China is launching its first year-long astronaut mission this spring, while Pakistan will send its first astronaut to the Tiangong space station. The ambitious plans signal a new era of extended space exploration and international cooperation beyond Earth.

SpaceNews2 min read
Hong Kong Police Officer Joins China's Space Station Crew
Community HeroesMay 23

Hong Kong Police Officer Joins China's Space Station Crew

Lai Ka-ying, a Hong Kong police superintendent and researcher, will become the first person from Hong Kong to travel to space when she launches to China's Tiangong space station Sunday. Her selection marks a milestone in Hong Kong's growing role in China's aerospace achievements.

South China Morning Post2 min read
China's 2026 Space Missions Include 26-Nation Collaboration
InnovationApr 17

China's 2026 Space Missions Include 26-Nation Collaboration

China just announced an ambitious 2026 space agenda that includes crewed flights, reusable rocket tests, and joint missions with countries across four continents. The program highlights a growing model of space cooperation that extends beyond traditional partnerships to include developing nations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Google: cooperation international2 min read
Pakistan Sends First Astronauts to China's Space Station
Global NewsApr 22

Pakistan Sends First Astronauts to China's Space Station

Two Pakistani astronauts will soon begin training in China to become the first international crew members aboard the Tiangong space station. One will join a Chinese mission later this year, marking a historic milestone in space cooperation.

South China Morning Post2 min read
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InnovationMay 29

China Preps 6 Reusable Rockets for Launch This Summer

China is racing to launch six new reusable rockets in the coming months, marking a major leap in affordable space access. The surge of state and commercial launches aims to ease bottlenecks and boost the country's growing satellite networks.

SpaceNews3 min read
China Astronaut to Spend Full Year in Space for Moon Prep
Community HeroesMay 24

China Astronaut to Spend Full Year in Space for Moon Prep

China is launching three astronauts to its Tiangong space station this Sunday, where one crew member will stay for a full year to prepare for humanity's next giant leap to the Moon. The mission marks a historic first for Hong Kong and a major milestone in the global space race.

France 24 English2 min read
China Sends First Hong Kong Astronaut to Space Station
VideosMay 25

China Sends First Hong Kong Astronaut to Space Station

Three astronauts just docked at China's Tiangong space station, including the first crew member from Hong Kong to reach orbit. One astronaut will stay in space for a full year, and Pakistan will send its first visitor to the station later in 2025.

SpaceNews3 min read
China Catches Rocket in Net, Joins Space Reuse Club
VideosJul 10

China Catches Rocket in Net, Joins Space Reuse Club

China just became the second country ever to successfully recover a reusable rocket booster, catching it mid-air with a giant net anchored at sea. The breakthrough moves China closer to affordable, sustainable space travel.

Engadget3 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Launches to China Space Station
InnovationMay 24

Hong Kong's First Astronaut Launches to China Space Station

Lai Ka-ying just made history as Hong Kong's first astronaut, blasting off aboard China's Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong Space Station. The landmark launch opens a new chapter for space exploration in the region.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
China Launches Space AI Hub as Tech Race Moves to Orbit
InnovationJun 5

China Launches Space AI Hub as Tech Race Moves to Orbit

China just opened a state-backed research institute focused on artificial intelligence computing in space, signaling that the global tech race is literally moving beyond Earth. The move comes as both superpowers look to space as the solution to energy limits facing ground-based AI data centers.

South China Morning Post3 min read
China Launches New Long March-12B Rocket Successfully
InnovationJun 1

China Launches New Long March-12B Rocket Successfully

China successfully launched its first Long March-12B rocket, marking a major milestone in the country's growing commercial space program. The rocket deployed networking satellites for a constellation designed to expand global connectivity.

Google: space mission success2 min read

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