China Space News
May 22, 2025
China Establishes UN-SPIDER Regional Support Office at Wuhan University
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 07, 2025

On April 22, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Director Aarti Holla-Maini led a delegation to Wuhan University, where a cooperation memorandum was signed with university preside ... more

Tiangong returns largest sample set yet for biological and materials science research
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 02, 2025

The latest batch of experimental samples from China's Tiangong space station has safely returned to Earth, totaling approximately 37.25 kilograms and spanning 25 scientific investigations. Delivered ... more

Space is a place to found a community not a colony
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2025

China's Shenzhou XIX crew has officially handed over control of the Tiangong space station to the incoming Shenzhou XX crew, marking another milestone in the nation's growing space ambitions. Follow ... more

China's Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth
Beijing (AFP) April 30, 2025

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after six months on the country's space station, state media footage showed, as Beijing advances towards its aim to become a major celestial power. ... more

10 Intertnational lunar projects picked for Chang'e 8 mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025

China has selected 10 international projects to join its upcoming Chang'e 8 lunar mission, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Thursday. The chosen initiatives, representi ... more

New Shenzhou Crew Begins Handover Operations Aboard Tiangong
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025

The crew of Shenzhou XX has officially commenced handover operations aboard the Tiangong space station, working alongside their Shenzhou XIX predecessors. Led by mission commander Senior Colon ... more

Commercial space sector drives China's high-tech ambitions
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025

China's decision in 2016 to designate April 24 as Space Day underscores the nation's growing commitment to space exploration. This momentum has intensified with the launch of the Long March 12 rocke ... more

China unveils new round of space station life science experiments
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025

The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has announced a new series of life science investigations to be conducted aboard the Tiangong space station during the Shenzhou XX crewed mission. The program in ... more

SAR astronauts prepare for landmark 2026 space mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025

Chinese astronauts representing the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are on track to make their inaugural spaceflight as early as 2026, according to an announcement from the China ... more

Veteran Chinese astronaut to lead fresh crew to space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) April 23, 2025

China announced on Wednesday that a veteran astronaut will lead two crew members on their first flight to the Tiangong space station, the latest milestone in its race to send a manned mission to the Moon by 2030. ... more

China to launch new crewed mission into space this week

Microbial profile mapped aboard China space station

China highlights major strides in moon research and exploration

Space station advances muscle and semiconductor science

China logs 15th orbital mission with launch of Tianlian II-04

Shenzhou XIX astronauts complete third spacewalk outside Tiangong

China's Galactic Energy expands Yunyao satellite network with successful launch

Hong Kong spearheads lunar robotics initiative for national space program

Joint initiatives to propel China's commercial space industry forward

China advances manned lunar program for 2030 moon landing