China launches second of three space station modules
2 years, 5 months ago

China launches second of three space station modules

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The uncrewed craft, named Wentian, was propelled by a Long March 5B rocket at 2:22 pm from the Wenchang launch centre on China’s tropical island of Hainan Beijing, China: China on Sunday launched the second of three modules needed to complete its new space station, state media reported, the latest step in Beijing’s ambitious space programme. He said until the next module arrives, the space station will have a “rather unusual L-shape” which will take a lot of power to keep stable. “The CSS will complete its construction… in one and half a year which will be the fastest in history for any modular space station,” said Chen Lan, analyst for the site Go-Taikonauts.com, which specialises in China’s space programme. “In comparison, the constructions of Mir and the International Space Station took 10 and 12 years respectively.” China’s space programme has already landed a rover on Mars and sent probes to the Moon.

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Nation's space journey continues apace
1 week, 4 days ago

Nation's space journey continues apace

China Daily  

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China launches youngest crew to its space station as it expands exploration
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China launches youngest crew to its space station as it expands exploration

The Independent  

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Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station
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Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station

China Daily  

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Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station
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Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station

China Daily  

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Shenzhou XIX Crew to Spend Four Days on Space Station, Prepare for Return to Earth
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Shenzhou XIX Crew to Spend Four Days on Space Station, Prepare for Return to Earth

China Daily  

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China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration

NPR  

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's latest crewed space mission the next step in its plan to build a base on the far side of the Moon

ABC  

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China's Space Station Crew Successfully Launched, Marking a Significant Milestone in Exploration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's Space Station Crew Successfully Launched, Marking a Significant Milestone in Exploration

New Indian Express  

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China all set to launch new crew to its orbiting space station
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China all set to launch new crew to its orbiting space station

The Independent  

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China Set to Launch 3 Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station on Wednesday
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China Set to Launch 3 Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station on Wednesday

India Today  

China is preparing to launch its 14th crewed space mission on Wednesday, marking another milestone in its ambitious space program. The Shenzhou-19 spacecraft will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, where they will conduct numerous scientific experiments during their six-month stay.

China sets to select, train astronauts from partner nations: spokesperson
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China sets to select, train astronauts from partner nations: spokesperson

China Daily  

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China unveils ambitious plans for manned lunar mission and moon research station
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China unveils ambitious plans for manned lunar mission and moon research station

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China Unveils Comprehensive Space Science Plan for 2050
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China Unveils Comprehensive Space Science Plan for 2050

China Daily  

China unveils a comprehensive plan for space science development, aiming to establish itself as a global leader in the field. The plan outlines the development goals and key scientific questions to be addressed over the next 30 years. China will focus on exploring the habitability of celestial bodies, conducting missions to search for extraterrestrial life, and conducting research in frontier …

China's lunar mission to open up scientific possibilities
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China's lunar mission to open up scientific possibilities

China Daily  

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China's lunar mission to open up scientific possibilities
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China's lunar mission to open up scientific possibilities

China Daily  

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Space station astronauts conduct emergency drill
5 months ago

Space station astronauts conduct emergency drill

China Daily  

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China's first commercial space launch site gears up
5 months, 1 week ago

China's first commercial space launch site gears up

China Daily  

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China probe successfully lands on far side of Moon
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China probe successfully lands on far side of Moon

Raw Story  

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China sends a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China sends a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China on Friday launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. The rocket carrying the Chang’e-6 lunar probe — named after the Chinese mythical moon goddess — lifted off Friday at 5:27 p.m. …

China hails space probe launch a success as it aims to collect soil from far side of Moon
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China hails space probe launch a success as it aims to collect soil from far side of Moon

ABC  

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China launches Chang’e-6 probe to study dark side of the moon
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China launches Chang’e-6 probe to study dark side of the moon

Al Jazeera  

Unprecedented 53-day mission aims to retrieve lunar rocks and soil from far side that never faces Earth. China’s largest rocket has blasted off to space carrying the Chang’e-6 lunar probe for a nearly two-month mission to retrieve rocks and soil from the far side of the moon, in a world-first attempt. “Collecting and returning samples from the far side of …

Chinese astronauts return to earth after six months in space
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese astronauts return to earth after six months in space

The Independent  

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Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station

Associated Press  

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Lunar missions exciting time for space
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lunar missions exciting time for space

China Daily  

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China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

Associated Press  

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China's lunar missions exciting time for space exploration
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China's lunar missions exciting time for space exploration

China Daily  

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China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission

NPR  

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China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
8 months ago

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program

Associated Press  

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China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
8 months ago

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program

The Independent  

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China to launch three astronauts to space station, conduct 90 experiments
8 months ago

China to launch three astronauts to space station, conduct 90 experiments

India Today  

The China Manned Space Agency is all set to launch three astronauts to the Tiangong space station on Thursday. The upcoming mission involving the Shenzhou-18 crew and Tianzhou-8 cargo ship marks another significant step in China's space exploration endeavours. Led by Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, the Shenzhou-18 crew will undertake a myriad of tasks …

Japan aims for the world's first ‘pinpoint landing’ on moon today
11 months ago

Japan aims for the world's first ‘pinpoint landing’ on moon today

Hindustan Times  

Japan hopes to make the world's first “pinpoint landing” on the moon early Saturday, joining a modern push for lunar contact with roots in the Cold War-era space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. India India last year became the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, where scientists believe that perpetually darkened …

Japan joins an elite club by landing on the moon. What are others doing?
11 months ago

Japan joins an elite club by landing on the moon. What are others doing?

Associated Press  

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As U.S. delays lunar mission, China says it will launch its own in first half of 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

As U.S. delays lunar mission, China says it will launch its own in first half of 2024

LA Times  

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China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year

Associated Press  

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Three astronauts return to Earth after six-month stay on China's space station
1 year, 1 month ago

Three astronauts return to Earth after six-month stay on China's space station

Firstpost  

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China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030
1 year, 1 month ago

China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030

Associated Press  

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China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew
1 year, 1 month ago

China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew

The Hindu  

China announced plans on October 25 to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to launch the country’s next, three-member crew for its orbiting space station. The telescope, dubbed Xuntian, will be installed by China's Tiangong space station and will co-orbit with it, according to a statement from Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson and deputy director …

China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew
1 year, 1 month ago

China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China announced plans on Wednesday to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to launch the country’s next, three-member crew for its orbiting space station. The telescope, dubbed Xuntian, will be installed by China’s Tiangong space station and will co-orbit with it, according to a statement from Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson and …

China offers to collaborate on lunar mission as deadlines loom
1 year, 2 months ago

China offers to collaborate on lunar mission as deadlines loom

The Hindu  

China, which aims to become a major space power by 2030, has opened up a key lunar mission to international cooperation as mission deadlines loom for setting up a permanent habitat on the south pole of the moon. China welcomes countries and international organisations on its uncrewed Chang'e-8 mission and to jointly carry out "mission-level" projects, the China National Space …

China to double size of space station, touts alternative to NASA-led ISS
1 year, 2 months ago

China to double size of space station, touts alternative to NASA-led ISS

The Hindu  

China plans to expand its space station to six modules from three in coming years, offering astronauts from other nations an alternative platform for near-Earth missions as the NASA-led International Space Station nears the end of its lifespan. China's self-built space station, also known as Tiangong, or Celestial Palace in Chinese, has been fully operational since late 2022, hosting a …

Mission moon: China to launch next-generation crewed spacecraft as early as 2027
1 year, 5 months ago

Mission moon: China to launch next-generation crewed spacecraft as early as 2027

Live Mint  

China's next-generation crewed spacecraft may fly for the first time between 2027 and 2028, a veteran Chinese astronaut revealed. It can transport up to seven astronauts, China's journey into manned space exploration began in 2003 with the historic flight of Yang Liwei, a former fighter pilot, aboard the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft. "In the future, a new generation of spacecraft will be …

每日一词∣载人月球车 manned lunar rover
1 year, 6 months ago

每日一词∣载人月球车 manned lunar rover

China Daily  

据中国载人航天工程办公室消息，根据我国载人月球探测工程规划，2030年前中国人将实现首次登陆月球，期间两名航天员将驾驶载人月球车开展科考活动。为进一步提升工程效益，中国载人航天工程办公室面向全社会发布公告，征集载人月球车研制方案。 The China Manned Space Agency on Monday released an announcement to solicit proposals for the country's first manned lunar rover, which will be driven by two astronauts. We have witnessed major successes on multiple fronts, including manned spaceflight, lunar and Martian exploration, deep sea and deep earth probes, supercomputers, satellite navigation, quantum information, nuclear power technology, new energy technology, …

每日一词∣载人月球车 manned lunar rover
1 year, 6 months ago

每日一词∣载人月球车 manned lunar rover

China Daily  

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China launches new crew for space station, with eye to putting astronauts on moon before 2030
1 year, 6 months ago

China launches new crew for space station, with eye to putting astronauts on moon before 2030

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China launched a new three-person crew for its orbiting space station on Tuesday, with an eye to putting astronauts on the moon before the end of the decade. China built its own space station after it was excluded from the International Space Station, largely due to U.S. concerns over the Chinese space programs’ intimate ties with the People’s …

China successfully launches new manned spaceship with first civilian on board
1 year, 6 months ago

China successfully launches new manned spaceship with first civilian on board

India TV News  

China on Tuesday successfully launched the Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship, sending three astronauts, including the first civilian to its space station combination for a five-month mission. The spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 9:31 AM, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Shenzhou-16 will be the first …

China launches new crew for space station
1 year, 6 months ago

China launches new crew for space station

Al Jazeera  

China has sent a three-person crew, including a civilian for the first time, to join its orbiting space station, as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the moon within 10 years. The crew, including China’s first civilian astronaut Beihang University professor, Gui Haichao, will overlap briefly with the three currently on board the Tiangong station, who will …

China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030, expand space station, bring on foreign partners
1 year, 6 months ago

China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030, expand space station, bring on foreign partners

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s burgeoning space program plans to place astronauts on the moon before 2030 and expand the country’s orbiting space station, officials said Monday. Speaking to media at the launch site outside the northwestern city of Jiuquan, Jing said the mission marked “a new stage of application and development,” in China’s space program. China built its own space station …

China Prepares to Send First Civilian into Space on Tuesday
1 year, 6 months ago

China Prepares to Send First Civilian into Space on Tuesday

News 18  

China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday as it pursues its ambitious plans for a manned lunar landing by 2030. Gui Haichao is a professor at Beijing’s Beihang University, and will manage scientific experiments on the station during the mission, China Manned Space Agency spokesperson …

China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030, another step in what looks like a new space race
1 year, 6 months ago

China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030, another step in what looks like a new space race

The Hindu  

China plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, which would be another advance in what's increasingly seen as a new space race. Deputy Director of the Chinese Manned Space Agency Lin Xiqiang confirmed China's goal at a news conference Monday but gave no specific date. Mr. Lin also said China plans to expand its orbiting crewed space station …

China to send its first civilian astronaut into space
1 year, 6 months ago

China to send its first civilian astronaut into space

Al Jazeera  

Payload expert Gui Haichao will set off for the Tiangong space station as part of a three-person mission on Tuesday. China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, according to officials. Gui Haichao, a payload expert, will take off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in …

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