HELSINKI — China is developing a dependence on space-based space situational awareness as its space activities expand, according to a new report. China’s on-orbit presence has grown dramatically in recent […]
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HELSINKI — China launched its first Long March 12 rocket Saturday, marking an advance in its crewed moon plans and the debut of a new spaceport that will boost the […]
CAS Space of China aims to go international
HELSINKI — Commercial launch provider CAS Space is looking to enter international markets to secure its long-term growth. CAS Space, a commercial spinoff from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), […]
Xichang to build commercial spaceport to boost China’s launch capacity
MILAN — China’s inland Xichang launch center is set to build a commercial spaceport, aiming to enhance the country’s access to space. Liangshan Prefecture, in which Xichang Satellite Launch Center […]
China launches third high orbit internet satellite
HELSINKI — China launched a new communications satellite towards geostationary orbit Thursday, although its precise role remains undisclosed. A Long March 3B lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, southwest […]
Smallsat manufacturers weigh megafactories versus microfactories
While some smallsat manufacturers are scaling up production with new factories, others believe smaller, focused facilities are a better investment.
War game reveals Chinese attacks on communications could paralyze Taiwan
Earlier this year, the chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party asked Elon Musk if he was withholding StarShield satellite services from United States service members […]
Landspace completes 10-kilometer reusable rocket test, eyes 2025 orbital launch
HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Landspace conducted a 10-kilometer vertical liftoff, vertical landing test at Jiuquan spaceport Wednesday as it develops a reusable orbital rocket. The Zhuque-3 VTVL-1 reusable vertical […]
Long March 4B launches experimental Yaogan-43 satellite group
HELSINKI — China successfully launched the first of a new group of Yaogan satellites Friday to test technologies for a low Earth orbit constellation. A Long March 4B rocket lifted […]
Deep Blue Aerospace secures strategic funding, landmark VTVL rocket test soon
HELSINKI — Chinese commercial rocket firm Deep Blue Aerospace announced new funding Tuesday, with a 100-kilometer-level launch and landing test scheduled for later this month. Deep Blue Aerospace announced the […]