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July 14, 2023
China Aerospace Foundation and Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization Sign Cooperation MOU

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 12, 2023
The China Aerospace Foundation and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization have solidified their commitment to collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the headquarters of the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization. The event saw the presence of esteemed leaders such as Li Guoping, Chief Engineer of China National Space Administration, Wu Zhijian, Chairman of China Aerospace Foundation, Hou Xiufeng, Vice Chairman, and Yu Qi, Secretary-General of Asia-Pacific Space Coo ... read more
Tianzhou 5 reconnects with Tiangong space station
Beijing (XNA) Jun 07, 2023
The Tianzhou 5 cargo spacecraft re-docked with the Tiangong space station early on Tuesday morning, according to the China Manned Space Agency. In a brief news release, the agency said the rob ... more
China questions whether there is a new moon race afoot
Beijing (XNA) Jun 06, 2023
The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It is also the nearest celestial body to our planet, and selenology, or the study of the moon, is very important for scientists, as it can give them ... more
Three Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth
Beijing (AFP) June 4, 2023
Three Chinese astronauts working at the country's space station have returned safely to Earth, state media reported Sunday, hailing the mission as a "complete success". ... more
Scientific experimental samples brought back to Earth, delivered to scientists
Beijing (SPX) Jun 06, 2023
In a recent development from China's ambitious space program, the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth with a collection of experimental samples originating from the Tian ... more
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Shenzhou XV crew lands in Inner Mongolia
Beijing (XNA) Jun 02, 2023
Completing a six-month mission that included the successful completion of the Tiangong space station, the Shenzhou XV mission crew returned to Earth early Sunday morning. The crew's reentry ca ... more
Astronauts meet in Tiangong space station core module
Beijing (XNA) May 31, 2023
The Shenzhou XVI mission crew, which includes the first Chinese civilian astronaut, reached orbit on Tuesday and started work in the Tiangong space station. Aboard the Shen�zhou XVI spacecraft ... more
China looks to expand scope of space operations with Shenzhou 16
Beijing (XNA) May 31, 2023
Traditionally, China's astronauts are selected from among fighter plane pilots with ample flying experience, as they can control the machinery and have the training to stay calm should an emergency ... more
China launches Shenzhou-16 with first civilian to space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. ... more
China launches Shenzhou-16 with first civilian to space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. ... more
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China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyond
Beijing (AFP) May 30, 2023
China successfully launched the latest mission to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, with a crew that includes its first civilian astronaut. ... more
Chinese mission with first civilian reaches space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030. ... more
China prepares to send first civilian into space
Jiuquan, China (AFP) May 29, 2023
China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday as it pursues its ambitious plans for a manned lunar landing by 2030. ... more
Shenzhou XVI mission to launch in days
Beijing (XNA) May 24, 2023
China's next manned mission, the Shenzhou XVI, is scheduled to be launched in the coming days to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. ... more
China's next space exploration to feature new faces
Beijing (XNA) May 19, 2023
China's next manned mission, the Shenzhou XVI, is scheduled to be launched within this month to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to plans made by the China Manned ... more
"Tianzhou Express" is online again, with five highlights

Beijing, China (SPX) May 15, 2023
On May 10, 2023, the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft was successfully launched aboard the Long March 7 Yaoqi carrier rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in China at 21:22 Beijing time. Roughly ten minutes after the launch, the spacecraft separated from the rocket and entered its predetermined orbit, with the solar panels operating smoothly, marking the launch as a complete success. The following day, Tianzhou-6 docked successfully at the rear port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 5:1 ... read more
Tianzhou 6 docks with Tiangong space station
Beijing (XNA) May 11, 2023
The Tianzhou 6 robotic cargo ship connected with the Tiangong space station early Thursday morning, according to the China Manned Space Agency. In a brief news release, the agency said the car ... more

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China's cargo craft Tianzhou 6 ready for launch
Wenchang, China (XNA) May 10, 2023
China's cargo spacecraft, Tianzhou 6, is ready for launch, according to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, under the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, in China's southern island province of Hainan. ... more
Tianzhou-5 cargo craft separates from China's space station
Beijing, China (SPX) May 07, 2023
The China Manned Space Agency announced on Friday that the Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft successfully separated from China's space station at 3:26 p.m. Beijing Time. The spacecraft, which had been sup ... more
Final frontier is no longer alien
Beijing (XNA) May 02, 2023
Sci-fi depictions of life in space are often inspired by what is happening on our own planet. Since its release in January, the prequel of Chinese sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth (2019) has m ... more
China to develop satellite constellation for deep space exploration
Hefei, China (XNA) Apr 27, 2023
China will develop a satellite constellation named Queqiao, or Magpie Bridge, to provide communications, navigation and remote-sensing services for deep space exploration, according to a senior Chin ... more
China to promote space science progress on five themes
Hefei, China (XNA) Apr 27, 2023
China is planning to promote its space science development on five major themes, including research on habitable planets, and biological and physical sciences in space, a senior Chinese space expert ... more
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