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Plumes of exhaust rise above trees during a tethered hot-fire test of a Long March 10 first stage at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan, China, September 12, 2025. The test stand and service tower are visible with cranes and support structures in the background.

China completes second hot-fire test for new moon rocket, including engine restarts

by Andrew JonesSeptember 12, 2025September 12, 2025

China conducted a rocket stage hot fire test Friday in the latest step in the country’s plans to land astronauts on the moon.

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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 astronaut Wang Haoze smiles and waves while being carried in a reclining chair by recovery personnel after landing from the Shenzhou-19 mission, with a Chinese flag and the reentry capsule visible in the background.

China’s Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth after six-month mission

by Andrew JonesApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Two Chinese astronauts conducting a spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station, with Earth and clouds visible in the background. One astronaut is positioned at the end of Tiangong’s robotic arm, captured by an external camera mounted on the arm. Large solar arrays of the station are also visible.

Shenzhou-19 astronauts complete third spacewalk, install final debris shielding on Tiangong

by Andrew JonesMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025

Liftoff of the Long March 2F carrying Shenzhou-12 at 9:22 p.m. Eastern, June 16, 2021.

Commercial, News

Chinese company targets crewed orbital spaceflight

by Andrew JonesMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

A top-down view of China's Tiangong space station, captured by the departing Shenzhou-16 spacecraft crew in late October 2023. The space station's three-module structure, large solar arrays, and docking ports are visible against the backdrop of Earth’s blue atmosphere and scattered clouds.

Civil, News, Policy & Politics

China to train Pakistani astronaut for Tiangong space station mission

by Andrew JonesFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025

2011 concept art of a solar power-beaming satellite. Credit: NASA

Ending the dream

by Dan RobitzskiJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Civil, Commercial, Launch, Military, News

India eyes record year for space with 10 planned launches

by Andrew JonesJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Two Chinese astronauts conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) outside the Tiangong space station, wearing Feitian spacesuits. One astronaut is attached to the station's robotic arm, working on external equipment, while the second astronaut is positioned near handrails with Earth’s curvature visible in the background. The image is captured by a panoramic camera on the Wentian module.

Shenzhou-19 astronauts complete record-breaking 9-hour spacewalk

by Andrew JonesDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024

NS-28 liftoff

Commercial, News, Policy & Politics

NDAA extends commercial spaceflight learning period and launch indemnification

by Jeff FoustDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024