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China displays crewed moon landing mission elements
China is showcasing a number of elements for future human lunar landing missions at a major airshow and stating that super heavy-lift rocket will be ready by 2028.
Classified satellite declared lost after China launches twice in 2 hours
The status of a classified satellite launched from southwest China Sept. 27 remains unknown more than 12 hours after liftoff.
China launches ChinaSat-9B broadcast satellite
China conducted its 33rd launch of 2021 early Thursday, successfully sending the ChinaSat-9B communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit.
Startup wants to develop cargo services for Chinese space station
A Chinese startup is aiming to developing spacecraft capable of sending cargo to China’s space station, with a first small demonstration launch set for 2022.
China launches new group of classified Yaogan-30 satellites
China launched a group of classified Yaogan-30 satellites and one commercial satellite on a Long March 2C rocket early Friday.
China launches Fengyun-4B meteorological satellite
China successfully sent the Fengyun-4B weather satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit Wednesday with the country's 16th orbital launch of 2021.
China establishes company to build satellite broadband megaconstellation
The Chinese government has created a company dedicated to creating and operating a 13,000-satellite broadband constellation.
China launches space mining test spacecraft on commercial rideshare mission
China launched a small space mining test spacecraft and eight other commercial satellites into orbit on a Long March 6 rocket late Monday.
China is developing plans for a 13,000-satellite megaconstellation
China is to oversee the construction and operation of a national satellite internet megaconstellation by coordinating the country’s major space actors.
China successfully launches new Long March 7A on second attempt
China launched a new-generation Long March 7A rocket Thursday, sending a classified, experimental payload into geosynchronous transfer orbit.
China launches trio of Yaogan-31 ocean reconnaissance satellites
A Long March 4C rocket sent a latest series of three Yaogan-31 reconnaissance satellites into orbit late Tuesday.
China moves to next stage of super heavy rocket development
China’s space contractor has announced progress on rocket engines designed for major space missions, including a new engine for future lunar missions.
China’s CASC targets more than 40 space launches in 2021
China’s main space contractor aims to conduct more than 40 orbital launches in 2021, including launching a space station module and human spaceflight missions.
China rolls out Long March 8 rocket for weekend test flight
China has rolled out a Long March 8 to the pad for the first launch of a rocket that will later be adapted for vertical landing and reuse.
