China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
11 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China — China’s space agency is making final preparations to send a new crew to its space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030. The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October. Lin also said China was working toward eventually offering access to its space station to foreign astronauts and space tourists. “We will accelerate the research and promotion of the participation of foreign astronauts and space tourists in flights with China’s space station,” he said.

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Pakistani astronaut to become first foreign visitor to China's space station
1 month ago

Pakistani astronaut to become first foreign visitor to China's space station

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XIX crew members work at China's space station. China's Tiangong space station is expected to welcome its first foreign visitor — a Pakistani astronaut who will likely become the first from the Islamic republic to fly to outer space, according to a heavyweight cooperation agreement. The agreement, signed by the China Manned Space Agency and Pakistan's Space and …

Shenzhou XIX crew conducts scientific experiments, training in space
1 month, 1 week ago

Shenzhou XIX crew conducts scientific experiments, training in space

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XIX crew members work at China's space station. The Shenzhou XIX astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station conducted a range of scientific experiments and tasks last week, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The crew also completed vascular ultrasound examinations to explore the pan-vascular network blood flow patterns in the weightless environment by collecting morphological characteristics, hemodynamic …

Shenzhou XIX astronauts share details of work and life in space with mission halfway through
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2 months ago

Shenzhou XIX astronauts share details of work and life in space with mission halfway through

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-01-31 18:24 This undated video grab shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts sending their Spring Festival greetings from China's Tiangong space station. Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze sent their Spring Festival greetings from China's Tiangong space station in a video released by the China Manned Space Agency on New Year's Eve. BEIJING -- As …

Shenzhou XIX astronauts share details of work and life in space with mission halfway through
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2 months ago

Shenzhou XIX astronauts share details of work and life in space with mission halfway through

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-01-31 18:24 This undated video grab shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts sending their Spring Festival greetings from China's Tiangong space station. Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze sent their Spring Festival greetings from China's Tiangong space station in a video released by the China Manned Space Agency on New Year's Eve. BEIJING -- As …

Shenzhou XIX crew members carry out second spacewalk
2 months, 1 week ago

Shenzhou XIX crew members carry out second spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan 20, 2025 shows Shenzhou XIX astronaut Song Lingdong performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. Shenzhou XIX mission crew members have conducted their second spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station, completing several assignments, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Song Lingdong, a member of the Shenzhou XIX …

Shenzhou XIX astronauts prepare for second spacewalk
2 months, 1 week ago

Shenzhou XIX astronauts prepare for second spacewalk

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XIX crew members undertake training for operating core module on Aug 15. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY The astronauts of the Shenzhou XIX mission aboard China's Tiangong space station are scheduled to carry out their second spacewalk in the coming days, the China Manned Space Agency said on Sunday. The three astronauts — mission commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, …

Agency's white paper lists Tiangong's scientific feats
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3 months ago

Agency's white paper lists Tiangong's scientific feats

China Daily  

China's Tiangong space station has helped researchers achieve a long list of scientific and technological feats since its completion two years ago, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The document outlines multiple world-class achievements obtained by scientists working with astronauts onboard the Chinese space station, including the first germplasm resources of rice developed in space and the first human …

Agency's white paper lists Tiangong's scientific feats
3 months ago

Agency's white paper lists Tiangong's scientific feats

China Daily  

By ZHAO LEI | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-31 09:19 China's Tiangong space station has helped researchers achieve a long list of scientific and technological feats since its completion two years ago, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The document outlines multiple world-class achievements obtained by scientists working with astronauts onboard the Chinese space station, including the first germplasm …

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside China's orbiting space station. This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside and inside the airlock cabin of China's orbiting …

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside China's orbiting space station. This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside and inside the airlock cabin of China's orbiting …

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside China's orbiting space station. This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside and inside the airlock cabin of China's orbiting …

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside China's orbiting space station. This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside and inside the airlock cabin of China's orbiting …

Nation's space journey continues apace
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation's space journey continues apace

China Daily  

China's Tiangong space station photographed from above by Shenzhou XVI crew members last year. CHINA DAILY Orbital outpost In a low-Earth orbit about 400 km above the ground, China's Tiangong space station has been traveling around the mother planet for about three years and seven months. The origin of China's aspirations to operate its own space station can be traced …

Shenzhou XIX crew receive delivery from Earth
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX crew receive delivery from Earth

China Daily  

China's Shenzhou XIX crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station received a shipment of supplies from Earth on Saturday. BEIJING -- China's Shenzhou XIX crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station received a shipment of supplies from Earth on Saturday, after the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the space station. The scientific supplies aboard will support 36 experiments …

Shenzhou XIX crew receive delivery from Earth
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX crew receive delivery from Earth

China Daily  

China's Shenzhou XIX crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station received a shipment of supplies from Earth on Saturday. BEIJING -- China's Shenzhou XIX crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station received a shipment of supplies from Earth on Saturday, after the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the space station. The scientific supplies aboard will support 36 experiments …

Shenzhou XVIII crew return with space project samples
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XVIII crew return with space project samples

China Daily  

By ZHAO LEI | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-05 07:02 Shenzhou XVIII mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu and crew members Lieutenant Colonel Li Cong and Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu wave and cheer during a live program early Monday morning soon after the spaceship's reentry capsule touched down at the Dongfeng Landing Site in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. WANG …

Shenzhou XVIII crew return with space project samples
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XVIII crew return with space project samples

China Daily  

By ZHAO LEI | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-05 07:02 Shenzhou XVIII mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu and crew members Lieutenant Colonel Li Cong and Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu wave and cheer during a live program early Monday morning soon after the spaceship's reentry capsule touched down at the Dongfeng Landing Site in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. WANG …

China space station crew returns to Earth after six months in space
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China space station crew returns to Earth after six months in space

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a six-month stay on …

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'
5 months ago

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'

China Daily  

A Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou XIX spaceship lifts off on Wednesday morning from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China. CHEN KUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Cai responded by saying it feels great to see "there are people waiting here for us", and that he always wished to return to the space station. The meeting of the two groups …

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'
5 months ago

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'

China Daily  

The crew of Shenzhou XVIII and Shenzhou XIX pose for a photo on Wednesday inside the Tiangong space station. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY The three crew members of Shenzhou XIX entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday afternoon, as the spaceship successfully completed docking maneuvers after a long-haul flight. Mission commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, Lieutenant Colonel Song Lingdong and …

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'
5 months ago

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'

China Daily  

The crew of Shenzhou XVIII and Shenzhou XIX pose for a photo on Wednesday inside the Tiangong space station. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY The three crew members of Shenzhou XIX entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday afternoon, as the spaceship successfully completed docking maneuvers after a long-haul flight. Mission commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, Lieutenant Colonel Song Lingdong and …

Shenzhou XIX Crew Welcomes New Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station
5 months ago

Shenzhou XIX Crew Welcomes New Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XIX crew successfully docked with the Tiangong space station, marking the completion of their long-haul journey from Earth. The crew members were greeted by their Shenzhou XVIII peers, who are scheduled to return to Earth early next week. Following the docking process, the Shenzhou XIX crew spent nearly two hours on preparatory work before entering the space station. …

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

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
5 months ago

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

China Daily  

China's Shenzhou XIX crew members are set to begin half a year of living aboard the Tiangong space station. The three astronauts will be onboard the Shenzhou XIX spaceship, which will be the eighth group of astronauts to inhabit the Tiangong space station. They will perform a variety of tasks, including scientific experiments and technological demonstrations, conducting spacewalks to install …

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

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

China Daily  

China's Shenzhou XIX crew members are set to begin half a year of living aboard the Tiangong space station. The three astronauts will be onboard the Shenzhou XIX spaceship, which will be the eighth group of astronauts to inhabit the space station. They will perform a variety of tasks, including scientific experiments, spacewalks, and the installation of space debris shield …

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

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

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XIX mission crew successfully launched into the space station on Wednesday morning. The crew will spend about four days together before taking over the space station from the Shenzhou XVIII mission crew. The mission will involve various tasks such as scientific experiments, spacewalks, and the installation of space debris shield equipment.

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

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

NPR  

China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP/AP JIUQUAN, China — China declared a “complete success” after it launched a new three-person crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space with missions to the moon and beyond. The …

China's Aerospace Prowess: A Journey to the Stars
5 months ago

China's Aerospace Prowess: A Journey to the Stars

China Daily  

China's Shenzhou 19 mission marks another milestone in aerospace achievement. The launch of the spacecraft showcases the country's exceptional capabilities and ambitions in the field of aerospace. The mission includes a crew of three astronauts, including China's first female aerospace flight engineer, Wang Haoze. The Shenzhou 19 mission is also a symbol of unity and cooperation among astronauts in the …

Talent transfer to next gen aboard Shenzhou XIX
5 months ago

Talent transfer to next gen aboard Shenzhou XIX

China Daily  

This photo shows Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze who will carry out the Shenzhou XIX spaceflight mission. The Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou XIX spaceship set off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert at 4:27 am on Wednesday, carrying with it three astronauts to China's Tiangong space station 400 …

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

China has launched a new crew to its orbiting space station and has set a target of putting an astronaut on the Moon by 2030. "Actively avoiding engagement with China during the ongoing space developments is perhaps not a wise decision currently, and those countries may be shooting themselves in the foot," he said. Lin Xigiang, deputy director of the …

China's Fourth Generation of Astronauts Begin Training for Lunar Exploration
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5 months ago

China's Fourth Generation of Astronauts Begin Training for Lunar Exploration

China Daily  

China's fourth generation of astronauts are undergoing training in Beijing, preparing for moon missions. The 10 astronauts, including two from Hong Kong and Macao, have participated in lectures, physical training, and cultural activities to help them fit into their new roles. They will gradually be exposed to more than 200 programs in eight categories and will be taught how to …

Shenzhou 19 mission marks another milestone in aerospace achievement
5 months ago

Shenzhou 19 mission marks another milestone in aerospace achievement

China Daily  

This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Oct 30, 2024 shows the Shenzhou XIX manned spaceship docking with the front port of the space station's core module Tianhe. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that with the vigorous development of China's aerospace industry, young people in Hong Kong are also seizing opportunities to participate in the dream of …

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

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

New Indian Express  

China successfully launches new crew to its space station, marking a significant step in its space exploration endeavors. The mission, named Shenzhou-19, saw the launch of a three-person crew atop a Long March-2F rocket, marking China's return to the forefront of space exploration. The crew will replace the previous astronauts and stay until April or May of next year, further …

Next Generation of Astronauts Set Sail on Shenzhou XIX Mission
5 months ago

Next Generation of Astronauts Set Sail on Shenzhou XIX Mission

China Daily  

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze will carry out the Shenzhou XIX mission, marking a significant step in gender equality and science research in the field of astronautics. The team's commander, Cai Xuzhe, is an experienced astronaut who will provide stability and experience for the mission. The crew will also receive the Tianzhou 8 cargo ship and …

Three-person crew to blast off for China's Tiangong space station
5 months ago

Three-person crew to blast off for China's Tiangong space station

Raw Story  

China's only woman spaceflight engineer will be among a crew of three astronauts blasting off on a "dream" mission to the Tiangong space station in the early hours of Wednesday. The crew currently aboard the Tiangong space station is scheduled to return to Earth on November 4 after completing handover procedures with the incoming astronauts, Lin said. Crewed by teams …

China all set to launch new crew to its orbiting space station
5 months ago

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
5 months ago

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
5 months ago

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

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-10-29 13:19 The China Manned Space Agency holds a news conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China on Oct 29, 2024. JIUQUAN -- China is engaging in discussions to select and train astronauts from partner nations to participate in its space station missions, a spokesperson with the China Manned Space Agency said at a …

Chinese Astronaut Extends Stay in Space for a Year, Setting Stage for Shenzhou-19 Mission
5 months ago

Chinese Astronaut Extends Stay in Space for a Year, Setting Stage for Shenzhou-19 Mission

India Today  

Chinese astronaut Ye Guangfu has completed a year in space, marking a significant milestone for China's space program. His extended stay has provided valuable data on the physiological and psychological effects of extended space habitation, informing future missions and potential deep space exploration. The China Manned Space Agency has praised Ye's dedication and resilience, highlighting his remarkable achievement.

China Warns of Foreign Espionage in Space Program: A New Battleground Emerges
5 months, 1 week ago

China Warns of Foreign Espionage in Space Program: A New Battleground Emerges

India Today  

China expresses concern over foreign espionage in its space program. The state security ministry warns unnamed Western countries of attempts to steal secrets from China's burgeoning space program. This revelation comes amid escalating global tensions over space resources, with both China and the US investing heavily in military and civilian space capabilities.

China unveils ambitious plans for manned lunar mission and moon research station
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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China Unveils Comprehensive Space Science Plan for 2050
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Space station astronauts complete fire alarm test
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Space station astronauts complete fire alarm test

China Daily  

Shenzhou XVIII astronauts aboard China's orbiting Tiangong space station have completed several tasks in recent days, including a fire alarm test, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said the crew — mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu and crew members Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu and Lieutenant Colonel Li Cong — activated temperature and smoke detectors in the …

Space station astronauts complete fire alarm test
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Space station astronauts complete fire alarm test

China Daily  

Shenzhou XVIII astronauts aboard China's orbiting Tiangong space station have completed several tasks in recent days, including a fire alarm test, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said the crew — mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu and crew members Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu and Lieutenant Colonel Li Cong — activated temperature and smoke detectors in the …

Space station astronauts conduct emergency drill
8 months, 1 week ago

Space station astronauts conduct emergency drill

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XVIII astronauts on board China's orbiting Tiangong space station completed a host of assignments in recent days, including an emergency response exercise, according to China Central Television. The State broadcaster reported on Sunday that after the crew's second spacewalk on July 3, mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu and crew members Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu and Lieutenant Colonel …

China sends a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon
10 months, 4 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 is sending a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Chinese astronauts return to earth after six months in space
11 months ago

Chinese astronauts return to earth after six months in space

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Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station
11 months ago

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A Chinese spacecraft returned to Earth on Tuesday with three astronauts who completed a six-month mission aboard the country’s orbiting space station. China built its own space station after being excluded from the International Space Station, largely because of U.S. concerns over the Chinese military’s total control of the space program amid a sharpening competition in technology between …

Chinese astronauts leave space station for Earth
11 months ago

Chinese astronauts leave space station for Earth

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XVII mission crew will soon return to Earth after a six-month mission, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Shenzhou XVII spacecraft, carrying the three outgoing astronauts — mission commander Senior Colonel Tang Hongbo, Lieutenant Colonel Tang Shengjie and Lieutenant Colonel Jiang Xinlin — left the Tiangong space station at 8:43 am Tuesday and has been on …

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