China provided several updates to its lunar exploration plans, while private companies like LandSpace and Space Pioneer are also getting closer to milestones. Meanwhile, the commercial complex in Wenchang is getting ready to host private Chinese rockets.
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Launch Roundup: SpaceX launches two Starlink missions; China launches Chang Zheng 5
by Aaron McCreaA brand new week of spaceflight is approaching with SpaceX preparing to launch three Starlink…
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ChineseOtherScience
China’s 2023: closing out a busy year amidst preparations for lunar missions
by Adrian BeilFollowing China’s impressive 2022, the country once again managed to launch over 60 times in…
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The Shenzhou-16 (SZ-16) spacecraft has come home after its crew completed a six-month stay aboard…
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In the last few weeks, China has not only conducted several launches — of which…
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ChineseInternational
Twenty years after first crewed mission, China looks to lofty goals
by Adrian BeilOn Oct. 15, 2003, a Chang Zheng 2F lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch…
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China is maintaining its impressive launch cadence in 2023 with five more launches in the…
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ChineseOtherSpaceX
Launch Roundup: SpaceX surpass 2022’s launch count with Starlink Group 6-12; China to launch three missions
The first week of September will see only four orbital launches and a single sub-orbital…
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ChineseInternationalUncrewed
Multiple remote sensing satellites launched from China, as launch cadence increases
by Adrian BeilWith over 35 launches in 2023, China is on its way to returning to its…
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China has picked up its launch cadence in the last two weeks as they continue…
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China details next generation crew launcher; Venezuela joins the Lunar base
by Adrian BeilChina’s impressive launch cadence took a break in July 2023 with only three launches from…
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Launch Roundup: SpaceX finishes Starlink v1 flights – China launches methane powered ZQ-2
This week, LandSpace reached orbit on its second test flight of the ZhuQue-2 rocket; SpaceX…
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China outlines ambitious plans for Moon landing; ZhuQue-2 prepares to launch again
by Adrian BeilOver the last few weeks, China has remained busy with both launching rockets and announcing…
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CommercialInternational
This Week In Spaceflight: China’s lunar plans, North Korea’s failed launch, and Starliner delays
Reviewing this week in spaceflight and upcoming events, it’s been another busy period. China now…
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China launches Shenzhou-16 mission to the Chinese Space Station
by Adrian BeilChina launched its crewed Shenzhou-16 mission to the Tiangong Space Station on Tuesday, May 30,…
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China launches resupply mission, lands space plane, and readies methane rocket
by Adrian BeilChina plans to continue its ongoing supply chain for the Tiangong Space Station (TSS) by…
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ChineseInternational
China reveals lunar lander, launches satellites, and conducts a spacewalk
by Adrian BeilChina has stayed busy over the last week, launching a new set of Tianhui-6 satellites…
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The Chinese space program has resumed launches after going over a month without a single…
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ChineseInternationalUncrewed
China launches rideshare mission, develops new engine, and loses contact with Mars rover
by Adrian BeilIn what will probably be the last Chang Zheng launch before the Chinese new year,…
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China has launched two more missions to orbit, bringing its launch count in January to…