China Space News
November 01, 2024
Shenzhou XIX Crew Joins Tiangong Space Station for Crew Rotation

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
The crew of China's Shenzhou 19 mission successfully docked with the Tiangong space station on Wednesday, commencing their tenure aboard the orbital outpost. Mission Commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, along with Lieutenant Colonels Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, were warmly greeted by the Shenzhou 18 crew, initiating a five-day transition period before the current occupants return to Earth early next week. ... read more
Three-person crew enters China's Tiangong space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 30, 2024
Three Chinese astronauts including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday following an early morning launch into orbit. ... more
China's only woman spaceflight engineer in crew for 'dream' mission
Jiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 29, 2024
China's only woman spaceflight engineer will be among a crew of three astronauts blasting off on a "dream" mission to the Tiangong space station this week, Beijing announced Tuesday. ... more
China delivers scientific payloads from reusable satellite Shijian-19 to users
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 25, 2024
The scientific payloads for space breeding and other technological experiments carried aboard China's first reusable and returnable satellite, Shijian-19, were delivered to both Chinese and internat ... more
China to launch 14th manned mission to Tiangong Space Station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
China's Shenzhou XIX spacecraft is set to launch soon, transporting three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to a statement from the China Manned Space Agency. On Tuesday afte ... more
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China sets ambitious space science development goals through 2050
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2024
China has launched its first medium- and long-term space science development plan, outlining a comprehensive roadmap through 2050 aimed at establishing the country as a leading space science power. ... more
China successfully retrieves first reusable test satellite Shijian-19
Beijing (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
China has successfully retrieved its first reusable and returnable test satellite, Shijian-19, marking a significant achievement in the country's space program. According to the China National Space ... more
China unveils new lunar spacesuit design ahead of moon mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
The China Manned Space Agency has revealed the country's new lunar mission spacesuit design for the first time. The agency is inviting the public to suggest a name for the suit. The spacesuit, ... more
Shenzhou XIX crew to launch as Shenzhou XVIII returns
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
China is set to launch the Shenzhou XIX spacecraft in late October, while the Shenzhou XVIII crew prepares for its return to Earth after celebrating China's National Day in orbit aboard the Tiangong ... more
Xi emphasizes China's drive to lead in space exploration
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an accelerated push in China's space sector, urging aerospace workers to build on their recent achievements and continue advancing the nation's space ambi ... more
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China launches Yaogan 43B remote-sensing satellites from Xichang
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 03, 2024
On Tuesday morning, China successfully launched a group of remote-sensing satellites using a Long March 4B carrier rocket, as announced by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. The rocket lif ... more
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 ... more
Shenzhou-18 Crew Tests Fire Alarms and Conducts Medical Procedures in Space
Sydney, 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 Station
Sydney, 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 Sector
Sydney, 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 Breeding

Sydney, 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 spaceship. Rosa roxburghii, also known as Cili or "thorn pear" in Chinese, is a yellowish, spiny fruit noted for its high vitamin C content and numerous nutritional benefits. For the first time, researchers have obtained four distinct plantlets, two of which are thorn-free and exhibit markedly different ... read more
Shenzhou XVIII Crew Successfully Completes Second Spacewalk
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
The Shenzhou XVIII crew aboard China's Tiangong space station concluded their second spacewalk at 10:51 pm (Beijing Time) on Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Ye Guangfu, ... more

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Shenzhou XVII Crew Shares Post-Mission Insights with Media
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
The astronauts of China's Shenzhou XVII mission held their first press conference on Friday, two months after returning from their space expedition. The three crew members - Tang Hongbo, Tang ... more
Shenzhou 18 Crew to Conduct Second Extravehicular Activities
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 03, 2024
Since the success of the first extravehicular activity on May 28 this year, Shenzhou XVIII crew members have completed tasks sequentially in the space station, including the maintenance and installa ... more
Private companies key players in China's space development
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 03, 2024
The trial of Tianlong 3 a two-stage kerosene-liquid oxygen rocket developed by Beijing Tianbing Technology failed in Gongyi, Henan province, on Sunday. The company apologized on Tuesday for the acci ... more
Hainan Launch Center Completes Construction for First Mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 12, 2024
Construction of the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center has been completed in Wenchang, Hainan province, after nearly two years of work, the center announced in a news release. ... more
China announces first astronaut candidates from Hong Kong, Macau
Hong 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
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