TIMELINE OF CHINESE SPACE MILESTONES
3 years, 6 months ago

TIMELINE OF CHINESE SPACE MILESTONES

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The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on June 17, 2021 in Jiuquan, Gansu Province of China, carried on the Long March-2F rocket, to Chinese Tiangong space station July 19, 1964: China took its first official step into space, launching and recovering an experimental biological rocket carrying white mice. Sept. 25, 2008: China's third manned spacecraft, Shenzhou-7, was launched into space, where an astronaut clambered out of the spacecraft for the nation's first space walk. Nov. 3, 2011: China carried out its first docking exercise between two unmanned spacecraft, the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft and Tiangong-1 module, a key test to securing a long-term manned presence in space. October 15, 2021: China launched the crewed Shenzhou-13 spacecraft to dock with the country's new Tiangong space station.

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Nation's space journey continues apace
1 week, 5 days 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 …

China plans to retrieve Martian samples around 2031: laboratory
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China plans to retrieve Martian samples around 2031: laboratory

China Daily  

Photo released on June 11, 2021 by the China National Space Administration shows a selfie of China's first Mars rover Zhurong with the landing platform. BEIJING -- China is poised to collect Martian samples and return them to Earth around 2031, with its foremost scientific goal being the search for life signatures on the red planet, according to the Deep …

China unveils further details of future manned lunar mission
1 month ago

China unveils further details of future manned lunar mission

China Daily  

SHENZHEN — China unveiled further details of its future manned lunar mission in a video released Thursday. According to the video, China's manned lunar landing mission will focus on mastering critical technologies such as manned Earth-Moon round trips, short-term stays on the lunar surface, and human-robot collaborative exploration. China's first manned lunar mission will begin with the launch of the …

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong
1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong

China Daily  

China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Sunday night, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Tianzhou 7 detached from the Tiangong space station on Nov 10 and then started a weeklong solo flight before beginning the process of atmospheric reentry. As the 15th spaceship to dock with Tiangong, Tianzhou 8 is …

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong

China Daily  

China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Sunday night, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Tianzhou 7 detached from the Tiangong space station on Nov 10 and then started a weeklong solo flight before beginning the process of atmospheric reentry. As the 15th spaceship to dock with Tiangong, Tianzhou 8 is …

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong

China Daily  

China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Sunday night, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Tianzhou 7 detached from the Tiangong space station on Nov 10 and then started a weeklong solo flight before beginning the process of atmospheric reentry. As the 15th spaceship to dock with Tiangong, Tianzhou 8 is …

Tianzhou 8 cargo vessel lifts off toward space station
1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 8 cargo vessel lifts off toward space station

China Daily  

The Tianzhou 8 robotic cargo ship was launched on Friday night in Hainan province. The Tianzhou 8 robotic cargo ship was launched on Friday night in Hainan province, becoming the last spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year. With the cargo vessel on top of it, a Long March 7 carrier rocket lifted off at 11:13 pm local …

Tianzhou 8 cargo vessel lifts off toward space station
1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 8 cargo vessel lifts off toward space station

China Daily  

The Tianzhou 8 robotic cargo ship was launched on Friday night in Hainan province. The Tianzhou 8 robotic cargo ship was launched on Friday night in Hainan province, becoming the last spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year. With the cargo vessel on top of it, a Long March 7 carrier rocket lifted off at 11:13 pm local …

China prepares to launch Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft
1 month, 1 week ago

China prepares to launch Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft

China Daily  

This photo taken on Nov 13, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch area. China's next cargo mission to the Tiangong space station, the Tianzhou 8, is set to launch in the coming days, as the combination of the spaceship and the Long March-7 Y9 …

China prepares to launch Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft
1 month, 1 week ago

China prepares to launch Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft

China Daily  

This photo taken on Nov 13, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch area. China's next cargo mission to the Tiangong space station, the Tianzhou 8, is set to launch in the coming days, as the combination of the spaceship and the Long March-7 Y9 …

China prepares to launch Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft
1 month, 1 week ago

China prepares to launch Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft

China Daily  

This photo taken on Nov 13, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch area. China's next cargo mission to the Tiangong space station, the Tianzhou 8, is set to launch in the coming days, as the combination of the spaceship and the Long March-7 Y9 …

China launches youngest crew to its space station as it expands exploration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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China's Aerospace Prowess: A Journey to the Stars
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Shenzhou XIX Crew to Spend Four Days on Space Station, Prepare for Return to Earth
1 month, 3 weeks 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.

Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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  

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 …

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

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 …

Shenzhou 19 mission marks another milestone in aerospace achievement
1 month, 3 weeks 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 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  

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 …

Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

China all set to launch new crew to its orbiting space station
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 unveils ambitious plans for manned lunar mission and moon research station
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

China unveils moon-landing spacesuit for the first time
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China unveils moon-landing spacesuit for the first time

China Daily  

This photo shows the exterior design of China's moon-landing spacesuit during the third Spacesuit Technology Forum in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Sept 28, 2024. China's first and second generations of Feitian extravehicular spacesuits have supported 17 astronauts in completing 17 extravehicular activities, ensuring the construction and efficient operation of the country's space station, according to Liu Dongyue from the center. …

China unveils moon-landing spacesuit for the first time
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China unveils moon-landing spacesuit for the first time

China Daily  

This photo shows the exterior design of China's moon-landing spacesuit during the third Spacesuit Technology Forum in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Sept 28, 2024. China's first and second generations of Feitian extravehicular spacesuits have supported 17 astronauts in completing 17 extravehicular activities, ensuring the construction and efficient operation of the country's space station, according to Liu Dongyue from the center. …

China's reusable experimental spacecraft returns to Earth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's reusable experimental spacecraft returns to Earth

China Daily  

China's reusable experimental spacecraft returned to Earth on Friday morning after completing a 268-day orbital journey, according to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern desert. The test's success has indicated that China's reusable spacecraft technologies have matured, and they will provide a convenient and affordable commuting method between outer space and Earth, the center said in a …

China's reusable experimental spacecraft returns to Earth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's reusable experimental spacecraft returns to Earth

China Daily  

By ZHAO LEI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-06 10:13 China's reusable experimental spacecraft returned to Earth on Friday morning after completing a 268-day orbital journey, according to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern desert. The test's success has indicated that China's reusable spacecraft technologies have matured, and they will provide a convenient and affordable commuting method between …

China seeks partners for Martian soil retrieval
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China seeks partners for Martian soil retrieval

China Daily  

Photo released on June 11, 2021 by the China National Space Administration shows a selfie of China's first Mars rover Zhurong with the landing platform. Liu Jizhong, a leading scientist in China's deep-space exploration programs and chief planner of the Martian soil-return project, said on Thursday in Tunxi, Anhui province, that the nation plans to collect Martian samples and then …

China's reusable experimental spacecraft returns to Earth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's reusable experimental spacecraft returns to Earth

China Daily  

China's reusable experimental spacecraft returned to Earth on Friday morning after completing a 268-day orbital journey, according to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern desert. The test's success has indicated that China's reusable spacecraft technologies have matured, and they will provide a convenient and affordable commuting method between outer space and Earth, the center said in a …

Space station astronauts conduct emergency drill
5 months 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 …

Enterprising space endeavors set to launch
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Enterprising space endeavors set to launch

China Daily  

This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e 6 probe before landing on the far side of the moon. The ambitious asteroid sample return and comet exploration mission is a challenging one as it is planned as a combined mission to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid, …

Enterprising space endeavors set to launch
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Enterprising space endeavors set to launch

China Daily  

This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e 6 probe before landing on the far side of the moon. The ambitious asteroid sample return and comet exploration mission is a challenging one as it is planned as a combined mission to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid, …

China makes series of plans for massive space programs
5 months, 4 weeks ago

China makes series of plans for massive space programs

China Daily  

This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e 6 probe before landing on the far side of the moon. China plans to carry out a series of massive space programs in the near future, according to Bian Zhigang, deputy director of the China National Space Administration. The …

Chang’e 6: Chinese probe bringing back rocks from Moon’s far side returns to Earth
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Chang’e 6: Chinese probe bringing back rocks from Moon’s far side returns to Earth

The Independent  

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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  

China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the Moon to collect samples, state news agency Xinhua reported Sunday — the latest leap for Beijing’s decades-old space programme. The Chang’e-6 set down in the immense South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the largest known impact craters in the solar system, Xinhua said, citing the China National Space Administration. …

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 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  

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 …

China set to launch spacecraft on round trip to the Moon, return with lunar soil
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China set to launch spacecraft on round trip to the Moon, return with lunar soil

India Today  

China is set to launch the Chang'e-6 mission, a robotic spacecraft aimed at collecting samples from the moon's far side. The upcoming mission targets the moon's far side, often referred to as its "hidden" side due to its permanent orientation away from Earth, making direct communication impossible. As Leonard David, author of "Moon Rush: The New Space Race," notes, "If …

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

Lunar missions exciting time for space

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The success after success of China's space program, with all its diverse elements for scientific exploration and technological development in what remains a risky business, is as impressive as it is exciting. More important, China's Chang'e series of lunar missions have proved amazingly successful, with the Chang'e 3 lander making the first landing on the moon way …

China keeping each step firmly to the moon
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China keeping each step firmly to the moon

China Daily  

Crew members of the Shenzhou XVIII mission Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu meet the media at a news conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Wednesday. From 2007 to 2020, China completed the lunar exploration phase with Chang'e 1 through five missions, culminating in the historic landing of the Chang'e 4 rover and lander on the far …

China keeping each step firmly to the moon
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China keeping each step firmly to the moon

China Daily  

Crew members of the Shenzhou XVIII mission Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu meet the media at a news conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Wednesday. From 2007 to 2020, China completed the lunar exploration phase with Chang'e 1 through five missions, culminating in the historic landing of the Chang'e 4 rover and lander on the far …

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  

JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China — China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030. The spacecraft’s three-member crew will relieve the Shenzhou-17 team, which has been staffing China’s Tiangong space station since last October. Lin also said China was working …

China's lunar missions exciting time for space exploration
8 months ago

China's lunar missions exciting time for space exploration

China Daily  

Crew members of the Shenzhou XVIII mission Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu meet the media at a news conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Wednesday. This includes the completion of China's space station Tiangong, whose first major component, the core module Tianhe, was launched in April 2021 and the two major science modules, Wentian and Mengtian, …

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 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  

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 …

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