Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones covers China's space industry for SpaceNews. Andrew has previously lived in China and reported from major space conferences there. Based in Helsinki, Finland, he has written for National Geographic, New Scientist, Smithsonian Magazine, Sky & Telescope, IEEE Spectrum, and The Wire China.

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The latest from Andrew Jones

China launches new science probes, SAR sat and replacement Beidou satellite

by Andrew Jones May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

China calls for space station commercial cargo proposals

by Andrew Jones May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

China’s spaceplane conducted proximity and capture maneuvers with subsatellite, data suggests

by Andrew Jones May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft reaches China’s Tiangong space station

by Andrew Jones May 10, 2023May 11, 2023

China’s mystery reusable spaceplane lands after 276 days in orbit

by Andrew Jones May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Orienspace of China targets first launch in second half of the year

by Andrew Jones April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

A render depicting phase 3 of the China-Russia ILRS roadmap.

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China to establish organization to coordinate international moon base

by Andrew Jones April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

Chinese state-owned academy makes rocket engines available to commercial space firms

by Andrew Jones April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

China plans full reusability for its super heavy Long March 9 rocket

by Andrew Jones April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

Illustration of a planet on a black background. The planet is large and rocky. Roughly two-thirds of the planet is lit, while the rest is in shadow.

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China to hunt for Earth-like planets with formation-flying telescopes

by Andrew Jones April 26, 2023April 26, 2023