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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three astronauts are currently living aboard China's space station, and for the next week, millions of Americans will be able to see it soaring across the night sky. It's almost as bright as Jupiter and requires no telescope.
China just successfully landed and recovered a rocket booster for the first time, joining SpaceX in a breakthrough that could slash the cost of reaching space. The achievement opens new doors for affordable satellite launches and space exploration across Asia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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