China launches Shiyan-6 and Gaofen remote sensing satellites with two launches in three days

China launched the classified Shiyan-6 (02) satellite on Saturday, following launch of a Gaofen ‘multi mode’ Earth observation satellite two days earlier.

China launches final satellite to complete Beidou system, booster falls downrange

HELSINKI — China launched a Beidou-3 navigation satellite late Monday to complete a project designed to provide military independence and immense commercial value.

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China resumes space launch activity amid coronavirus outbreak

China launched a Long March 2D rocket from its inland Xichang launch center Wednesday, marking a return to activity following the Chinese New Year.

China’s space industry faces impacts of coronavirus outbreak

China’s space industry is suffering adverse effects from the coronavirus outbreak which has so far infected more than 30,000 in mainland China.

China creates commercial space alliance, expands launch complex

A number of space industry entities have formed a China commercial space alliance to help promote and regulate the country's burgeoning private space sector. 

Chinese telecommunications satellite hit by anomalies after launch

A Chinese telecommunications satellite has suffered unspecified anomalies following an apparently successful launch into geosynchronous transfer orbit.

China will attempt 30-plus launches in 2019, including crucial Long March 5 missions

The main contractor for the Chinese space program is planning more than 30 launches in 2019, with major missions including the crucial return-to-flight of the heavy-lift Long March 5 rocket in July.

China outlines intense period for human spaceflight, robotic exploration and satellite constellations

China is aiming to make significant progress on a series of major programs over the next three years.