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Liftoff of the Long March 2D (Y70) carrying the classified Shiyan-13 satellite, Jan. 16 Eastern, 2022.

China’s first launch of 2022 puts classified Shiyan-13 satellite into orbit

by Andrew JonesJanuary 17, 2022February 22, 2023

Shijian-21 lifts off atop a Long March 3B from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, at 9:27 a.m. local time, October 24.

Civil, Launch, Military, News

An object is now orbiting alongside China’s Shijian-21 debris mitigation satellite

by Andrew JonesNovember 5, 2021February 22, 2023

Shijian-21 lifts off atop a Long March 3B from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, at 9:27 a.m. local time, October 24.

China launches classified space debris mitigation technology satellite

by Andrew JonesOctober 24, 2021February 22, 2023

An illustration of the Origin Space NEO-1 space mining test spacecraft in orbit.

Commercial, Launch, News

China launches space mining test spacecraft on commercial rideshare mission

by Andrew JonesApril 27, 2021February 22, 2023

A Long March 11 launch vehicle undergoing assembly ahead of launch from Jiuquan in 2019.

Commercial, News

Remote sensing satellite firm completes huge funding round as Chinese space sector activity accelerates

by Andrew JonesDecember 11, 2020January 23, 2023

Shanghai space vehicle manufacturer targets 17 launches in 2019

by Brian BergerFebruary 5, 2019January 23, 2023