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A Long March 3B rocket lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at night, illuminating the launch pad with bright orange exhaust flames during the launch of the classified TJS-17 satellite on April 10, 2025.

Launch, Military, News

China launches TJS-17, expanding classified geostationary satellite series

by Andrew JonesApril 10, 2025May 12, 2025

A high-resolution image of Mars taken by China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft, showing a partially illuminated view of the planet’s northern hemisphere against the darkness of space. The reddish-brown Martian surface is visible with subtle atmospheric haze.

Civil, Commercial, Launch, Military, News

China to seek out life in the solar system as NASA faces cuts, commercial players expand ambitions

by Andrew JonesApril 9, 2025April 7, 2025

Concept art of fast-paced weapons acquisition and deployment. Credit: The Aerospace Corporation

Military, Opinion

How to accelerate U.S. space acquisition and outpace threats

by Dan RobitzskiApril 9, 2025April 8, 2025

Civil, Launch, News

China’s megaconstellation launches could litter orbit for more than a century, analysts warn

by Andrew JonesApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025

Civil, Commercial, Military, News, Policy & Politics

U.S. Space Force chief: China’s capabilities in orbit a ‘destabilizing force’

by Sandra ErwinApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

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

China expands counterspace capabilities, new report finds

by Andrew JonesApril 3, 2025April 6, 2025

A Long March 2D rocket ascends into a clear blue sky after liftoff from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, trailing a pinkish-orange exhaust plume. Pieces of insulation are seen peeling away from the payload fairing during ascent.

Civil, Launch, News

China launches internet technology test satellites with Long March 2D

by Andrew JonesApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Render of a Bluelink Satcom satellite in low Earth orbit, featuring a gold-colored cube-shaped bus with four extended solar panel arms arranged in a cross configuration, set against the backdrop of space and the Earth's horizon.

Commercial, News

Chinese Bluetooth satellite startup raises early funding

by Andrew JonesMarch 31, 2025June 13, 2025

"A Long March 7A rocket lifts off at night from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, sending the classified TJS-16 satellite into orbit. Bright flames and thick plumes of exhaust illuminate the launch pad and surrounding towers against the dark sky.

Launch, Military, News

China launches classified TJS-16 spacecraft, companion object emerges alongside earlier TJS-15 satellite

by Andrew JonesMarch 29, 2025April 10, 2025

Launch preparations for Gravity-1 aboard the Defu-15002 sea platform. Credit: Orienspace

Civil, From the Magazine

China’s megaconstellations take off, government backs commercial space

by Andrew JonesMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025