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The Nebula-M1 test article during its VTVL test flight above Tongchuan, Shaanxi Province, on May 6, 2022.

Commercial, News, Policy & Politics

China tightens quality oversight over commercial space projects

by Andrew JonesJuly 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Civil, Launch, Opinion

How China will own the moon — unless we act now

by Dan RobitzskiJuly 20, 2025July 18, 2025

Structural test stand at CALT facility silhouetted at sunset, with cryogenic tankers and vapor visible, likely supporting ground tests for the Long March 10A crew launch vehicle.

China conducts structural tests for Long March 10 human spaceflight rocket

by Andrew JonesJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025

A Long March 7 rocket carrying Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft ignites on the launch pad at Wenchang Satellite Launch Center during a nighttime liftoff on July 14 (UTC), 2025. The launch tower and rocket are illuminated by the flame and floodlights against a dark sky.

Civil, Launch, News

China launches Tianzhou-9 to Tiangong space station with record cargo and upgraded EVA suits

by Andrew JonesJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025

China began launching satellites for its 14,000-strong Qianfan broadband constellation in earnest in August 2024. Credit: CCTV

Commercial, From the Magazine

China enters race for LEO broadband dominance

by Jason RainbowJuly 14, 2025August 29, 2025

A Long March 4C rocket lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in a forested mountainous region of southwest China, trailing flames and smoke as it carries the Shiyan-28B (01) satellite into orbit on July 3, 2025.

Launch, Military, News

Experimental Chinese satellite turns up in unexpected orbit

by Andrew JonesJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

The Chang'e-6 lander and ascender on the far side of the moon. Credit: CNSA

Civil, From the Magazine

China eyes the moon, Mars and space dominance

by Andrew JonesJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

A member of the 18th Space Defense Combat Squadron of the U.S. Space Force observes orbital data at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Credit: U.S. Space Command

From the Magazine, Military, News

China’s orbital maneuvers blur the line between peaceful and provocative

by Sandra ErwinJuly 10, 2025July 9, 2025

Commercial, Launch, News

Orienspace targets 2025 test flight of Gravity-2 after engine test

by Andrew JonesJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Shijian-21 lifting off atop a Long March 3B on Oct. 24, 2021. The Shijian-21 spacecraft later successfully docked with a defunct Chinese satellite to alter its orbit.

From the Magazine, Military, Opinion

China is practicing orbital warfare to win in space

by Dan RobitzskiJuly 8, 2025July 8, 2025