China
Analysts: China’s space programs are a security concern to the U.S. but not all are nefarious
Analysts said a U.S. intelligence report painted China’s space program with a broad brush and failed to draw distinctions between civilian and military pursuits.
China to launch a pair of spacecraft towards the edge of the solar system
China is developing a mission to send a pair of spacecraft to study the far reaches of the solar system and reach interstellar space by mid-century.
China preparing Tianzhou-2 cargo mission to follow upcoming space station launch
A Long March 7 rocket has arrived at China’s coastal Wenchang spaceport to facilitate the Tianzhou-2 supply mission to a soon-to-launch space station module.
U.S. intelligence report predicts heightened space competition between U.S. and China
A new report by ODNI projects that by 2040 China will be the most significant rival to the United States in space, competing on commercial, civil and military fronts.
Ningbo, Wenchang to construct Chinese commercial spaceports
The coastal cities of Ningbo and Wenchang are planning construction of Chinese commercial spaceports to meet growing demand for launch in China.
ESA, CNSA heads discuss future space plans
The heads of the European Space Agency and China National Space Administration held a video call April 1 to outline respective plans for the coming years.
Guangzhou moves to establish Chinese commercial space cluster
Guangzhou is developing a major space cluster in the city by hosting new projects including the new headquarters for the space business of Geely Group.
Russia continues discussions with China on lunar exploration cooperation
The Russian space agency Roscosmos anticipates additional negotiations with China at a conference in June, building upon an agreement on lunar exploration announced in February.
New reports highlight Russian, Chinese advances in space weapons
The Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Secure World Foundation on April 1 released new updates on space weapons developments around the world.
China launches second Gaofen-12 Earth observation satellite
China launched the Gaofen-12 (02) high resolution satellite Tuesday to boost the country’s Earth observation capabilities.
NASA exchanged data with China on Mars orbiters
NASA sought congressional approval to talk with Chinese counterparts and obtain information on the orbit of China’s new Mars spacecraft, a move intended to lower the risk of a collision with other Mars orbiters.
Chang’e-5 orbiter reaches Lagrange point on extended mission
The orbiter from China’s 2020 Chang'e-5 lunar sample return mission has entered orbit around Sun-Earth Lagrange point 1 as part of an extended mission.
China to construct commercial spaceport to support booming space industry
China is to establish a commercial spaceport in the coming years to support the rapid growth of private space activities in the country.
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, Russia enter MoU on international lunar research station
The Chinese and Russian space agencies signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday on construction of an international lunar research station.
