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Nighttime launch of the Long March 3B rocket carrying the Shijian-25 satellite, illuminating the surroundings at Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

Civil, Launch, News

China launches Shijian-25 satellite to test on-orbit refueling and mission extension technologies

by Andrew JonesJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025

A Landspace Zhuque-3 prototype rocket stage, powered by a methane-liquid oxygen exhuast plume, in the skies above the desert at Jiuquan spaceport, Jan. 19, 2024.

Civil, Commercial, Launch, News

China to debut new Long March and commercial rockets in 2025

by Andrew JonesJanuary 2, 2025January 3, 2025

The second batch of Qianfan/Thousand Sails satellites launches on a Long March 6A rocket from Taiyuan, Oct. 15, 2024.

Commercial, News

Satellite manufacturer for Chinese megaconstellation secures $137 million funding

by Andrew JonesDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Orange exhaust pushes a large Long March rocket from the pad at the coastal Wenchang spaceport, with white smoke billowing around lightning towers near the launch tower.

Civil, News, Policy & Politics

China’s space agency faces leadership change amid shake-up

by Andrew JonesDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Flags wave in the wind near a Kinetica-1 rocket, covered and mounted on a transport vehicle, during launch preparations at the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Area, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

Commercial, Launch, News

China suffers commercial rocket failure but sets record for annual launches

by Andrew JonesDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024

Sand and exhaust billow out from a desert landing pad as the Zhuque-3 rocket test article makes a powered descent.

Commercial, Launch, News

China’s Landspace secures state-backed funding for reusable rockets

by Andrew JonesDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

A dramatic nighttime launch of China's Long March 5B rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on December 16, 2024. Bright orange flames and thick clouds of white smoke illuminate the launchpad as the rocket ascends into the sky, carrying the first 10 satellites for the Guowang ('national net') low Earth orbit communications megaconstellation. Tall support towers frame the scene against the dark backdrop, highlighting the power and scale of the mission.

Civil, Launch, News

China kicks off Guowang megaconstellation with Long March 5B launch

by Andrew JonesDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Military, News, Policy & Politics

U.S. Space Force official warns of rising Chinese threats

by Sandra ErwinDecember 8, 2024December 8, 2024

A Long March 3B lifts off from Xichang carrying the 59th and 60th Beidou navigation satellites into orbit, Sept. 19 (UTC), 2024.

Civil, Military, News

China to launch next-generation Beidou satellites in 2027

by Andrew JonesNovember 28, 2024November 28, 2024

A Long March 3B lifts off from Xichang carrying the 59th and 60th Beidou navigation satellites into orbit, Sept. 19 (UTC), 2024.

Opinion, Policy & Politics

Overregulation is stifling the commercial space industry. The Launch Communications Act is a good start.

by Dan RobitzskiNovember 26, 2024November 25, 2024