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Astronauts on Tiangong Space Station Complete Fire Safety Drill
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 09, 2024 The Shenzhou XVIII crew aboard China's Tiangong space station has successfully completed a series of tasks, including a critical fire alarm test, the China Manned Space Agency reported. Led by mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu and Lieutenant Colonel Li Cong, the astronauts tested the space station's fire safety systems by activating temperature and smoke detectors within the core and two science modules. The test aimed to confirm the proper functi ... read more |
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Shenzhou-18 Crew Tests Fire Alarms and Conducts Medical Procedures in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 09, 2024 The crew aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft recently conducted a critical fire alarm test to assess the functionality of the station's fire detection systems across its three modules. In vi ... more 
Shenzhou XVIII Crew Conducts Emergency Drill on Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station, part of the Shenzhou XVIII mission, have completed numerous tasks, including an emergency response drill, as reported by China Central Television (C ... more 
Beijing Unveils 'Rocket Street' to Boost Commercial Space SectorSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024 Beijing has announced the launch of the "Rocket Street" project, which aims to create a national-level hub for scientific research and production to enhance China's commercial space industry. ... more 
Chinese Scientists Develop Novel Rosa Roxburghii Varieties via Space BreedingSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 08, 2024 Chinese researchers have successfully cultivated new varieties of rosa roxburghii, derived from 528 plantlets grown from 28.2 grams of seeds that spent 186 days aboard the Shenzhou XV manned spacesh ... more |
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China announces first astronaut candidates from Hong Kong, MacauHong Kong (AFP) June 11, 2024 China on Tuesday announced the first astronaut candidates from its special administrative regions of Macau and Hong Kong, with the latter calling it a "glorious page" in the city's history. ... more 
Ten make the cut for China's fourth batch of astronautsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 11, 2024 Ten candidates, including eight space pilots and two payload specialists, have been selected for China's fourth batch of astronauts, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Tuesday. ... more 
China Open to Space Collaboration with the USSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 China has expressed its willingness to engage in space exchanges and cooperation with the United States, urging the US to eliminate barriers hindering such collaborations. "The remarks were ma ... more
China sees commercial sector as next frontier in US space raceShanghai (AFP) June 6, 2024 A world-first launch from the far side of the Moon this week showcased China's progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk's SpaceX. ... more
Shenzhou 18 crew conducts first spacewalkSydney, Australia (SPX) May 29, 2024 The Shenzhou XVIII crew conducted their first spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, completing several assignments, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency sa ... more |
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Zebrafish on China's space station reported to be in good condition
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 21, 2024 The four zebrafish aboard China's Tiangong space station, orbiting about 400 km above Earth, are in good condition, according to experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Experts shared updates on China's first in-orbit aquatic ecological research project at a public science day event in Beijing. On April 25, four zebrafish and four grams of goldfish algae were sent into space with the three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-18 manned spacecraft. This mission aims to establish a self- ... read more 
China sends experimental satellite into orbit with Long March 4C rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) May 13, 2024 An experimental satellite was launched into space aboard a Long March 4C carrier rocket on Sunday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, situated in the Gobi Desert of northwestern China. ... more |
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International Support for China's Chang'e-6 Lunar MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) May 06, 2024 On Friday, an international gathering praised the robust global partnership involved in China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission and expressed a unified intent to expand cooperation in lunar and deep space v ... more 
Shenzhou XVII astronauts safely back from Tiangong space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2024 The crew of Shenzhou XVII has successfully returned to Earth after a six-month tenure aboard the Tiangong space station, marking the conclusion of their extensive orbital mission. The crew's s ... more 
Shenzhou XVIII crew takes command at Tiangong space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 China's Shenzhou XVIII mission crew members have successfully completed the in-orbit handover with the outgoing Shenzhou XVII team, China Manned Space Agency confirmed. During a formal ceremon ... more
Shenzhou XVIII astronauts enter space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 The Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship's three astronauts successfully entered China's space station early on Friday. Later, the two groups of astronaut crew members will conduct an on-orbit rota ... more 
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station as lunar plans progressWashington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2024 Following a successful launch on Thursday, China has initiated its latest mission to the Tiangong space station. The Shenzhou 18 spacecraft, carrying three crew members, was launched aboard a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan spaceport in northwest China. The crew, consisting of Ye Guangfu, 43, Li Cong, 34, and Li Guangsu, 36, is set to undertake a six-month expedition aboard the station. ... more |
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