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JWST image of Neptune

Chinese scientists propose 2033 Neptune orbiter mission

by Andrew JonesJuly 7, 2025July 7, 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.

China launches first classified Shiyan-28B experimental satellite

by Andrew JonesJuly 3, 2025July 3, 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.

Civil, Military, News

Chinese spacecraft begin rendezvous and proximity operations in geostationary orbit

by Andrew JonesJune 30, 2025July 1, 2025

A Chinese astronaut conducts a spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station, working on the robotic arm while Earth is visible in the background. The scene was captured by a panoramic camera on the Wentian module during Shenzhou-20’s second EVA on June 26, 2025.

China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete second spacewalk to enhance Tiangong space station

by Andrew JonesJune 27, 2025July 1, 2025

Chinese scientists push for cubesat swarm mission to fly by infamous asteroid Apophis

by Andrew JonesJune 26, 2025June 26, 2025

A Long March 3B rocket launches ChinaSat-9C from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at night, with flames and smoke billowing from the base and the illuminated rocket lifting off against a dark sky.

Civil, Launch, News

China launches ChinaSat-9C geostationary communications satellite

by Andrew JonesJune 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Commercial, Launch, News

Landspace performs 9-engine static fire test for reusable Zhuque-3 rocket

by Andrew JonesJune 20, 2025June 20, 2025

China’s Mengzhou crew spacecraft launches away from the pad during a successful pad abort test at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on June 17, 2025, with plumes of smoke and dust rising from the desert launch site.

China conducts pad abort test for crew spacecraft, advancing moon landing plans

by Andrew JonesJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Artist’s rendering of China’s Tiandu-1 spacecraft in orbit above the moon, with solar panels extended and Earth visible in the distant background. The spacecraft is part of China’s cislunar technology demonstration efforts.

China lays foundation for cislunar infrastructure with spacecraft in novel lunar orbits

by Andrew JonesJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Commercial, News

China’s Cangyu plans mixed-orbit commercial data relay satellite system

by Andrew JonesJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025