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China Launches New Long March-12B Rocket Successfully
Innovation•2d ago

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 success•2 min read
Hong Kong Welcomes First Astronaut Home in 2027
Community Heroes•3d ago

Hong Kong Welcomes First Astronaut Home in 2027

Lai Ka-ying is making history as Hong Kong's first astronaut aboard China's Tiangong space station. The city is planning a hero's welcome when she returns from her groundbreaking mission next year.

South China Morning Post•2 min read
China's Shenzhou-21 Crew Safely Returns After 210 Days
Innovation•4d ago

China's Shenzhou-21 Crew Safely Returns After 210 Days

Three Chinese astronauts just landed safely after spending seven months aboard their country's space station, marking a major milestone for long-duration spaceflight. Zhang Lu, Wu Fe, and Zhang Hongzhang completed hundreds of experiments while orbiting Earth.

Google: space mission success•2 min read
China's Shenzhou-21 Crew Completes Record 210-Day Mission
Innovation•5d ago

China's Shenzhou-21 Crew Completes Record 210-Day Mission

Three Chinese astronauts safely returned to Earth after spending a record-breaking 210 days aboard their nation's space station. The successful mission marks China's longest continuous human spaceflight and showcases the country's rapidly advancing space exploration capabilities.

Google: space mission success•2 min read
China Crew Returns After Record 210 Days in Space
Innovation•5d ago

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 success•3 min read
China Sends Lab-Grown Embryo Models to Space Station
Innovation•May 27

China Sends Lab-Grown Embryo Models to Space Station

Scientists launched synthetic human embryo models to orbit for the first time, testing whether early human development can proceed normally without gravity. The groundbreaking experiment could unlock answers about future deep-space missions and improve fertility treatments here on Earth.

Google News - Science•2 min read
China Launches Shenzhou 23 With Year-Long Mission Planned
Innovation•May 25

China Launches Shenzhou 23 With Year-Long Mission Planned

China successfully launched three astronauts to its Tiangong space station Sunday night, with one crew member preparing to stay for an entire year in orbit. The mission includes Hong Kong's first astronaut and marks a major milestone as China advances toward its goal of landing humans on the moon by 2030.

Japan Today•2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Launches Into Space
Community Heroes•May 25

Hong Kong's First Astronaut Launches Into Space

Hong Kong police superintendent Lai Ka-ying just became the city's first astronaut, blasting off to space on China's Shenzhou-23 mission. Her historic journey marks a proud milestone for Hong Kong and inspires a new generation of dreamers.

South China Morning Post•2 min read
China Merges Moon Programs to Accelerate Lunar Landing
Innovation•May 25

China Merges Moon Programs to Accelerate Lunar Landing

China is combining its crewed and uncrewed lunar programs into one unified mission, drawing on decades of space exploration experience. The move signals major progress in the country's plan to send astronauts to the moon.

South China Morning Post•2 min read
China Sends First Hong Kong Astronaut to Space Station
Videos•May 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.

SpaceNews•3 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Joins China's Year-Long Mission
Innovation•May 24

Hong Kong's First Astronaut Joins China's Year-Long Mission

China just launched three astronauts to its space station, including Hong Kong's first space traveler and one crew member who will stay in orbit for an entire year. The mission marks a major milestone as China races toward its goal of landing astronauts on the moon by 2030.

Stuff NZ•2 min read
China Astronaut to Spend Full Year in Space for Moon Prep
Community Heroes•May 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 English•2 min read
Hong Kong Police Officer Joins China's Space Station Crew
Community Heroes•May 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 Post•2 min read
China Opens Moon Research Station to Global Partners
Planet Wins•Apr 24

China Opens Moon Research Station to Global Partners

China's space agency announced plans to share its lunar research station and space technologies with countries worldwide, marking a new era of collaborative space exploration. The commitment comes as China launches a five-year plan to transform its aerospace sector into an economic driver worth trillions of yuan.

Google: cooperation international•2 min read
China Pledges Global Space Cooperation to Protect Earth
Planet Wins•Apr 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 international•3 min read
China's 2026 Space Missions Include 26-Nation Collaboration
Innovation•Apr 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 international•2 min read
China's Moon Mission to Hunt for Water Ice Launches in 2026
Planet Wins•Apr 10

China's Moon Mission to Hunt for Water Ice Launches in 2026

China's ambitious Chang'e-7 spacecraft has arrived at its launch site, ready to search for water ice at the moon's south pole in late 2026. The mission could unlock the key to sustainable human life on the lunar surface.

SpaceNews•2 min read
Chinese Astronaut Ties Record With 6th Career Spacewalk
Community Heroes•Mar 19

Chinese Astronaut Ties Record With 6th Career Spacewalk

Chinese mission commander Zhang Lu just completed his sixth spacewalk, tying the national record and showcasing the growing capabilities of China's permanent space station. The seven-hour mission outside Tiangong demonstrates how international space exploration continues to push boundaries.

Space.com•2 min read
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Planet Wins•Mar 19

China Targets 2027 Launch for Asteroid Defense Mission

China is preparing to launch its first planetary defense mission in December 2027, aiming a spacecraft at asteroid 2016 WP8 to test humanity's ability to protect Earth from space threats. The mission marks another nation joining the effort to keep our planet safe from asteroids.

SpaceNews•3 min read
China's Space Station Astronauts Harvest Cherry Tomatoes
Innovation•Mar 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.

Futurism•2 min read

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