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China wants a lunar satellite constellation to support deep space missions

China’s space authorities want to build an expansive, three-stage communication, navigation and remote sensing network to facilitate deep space operations.

by Andrew Jones October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

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China to send new modules and co-orbiting spacecraft to Tiangong space station

by Andrew Jones October 4, 2023October 4, 2023

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China outlines Chang’e-8 resource utilization mission to the lunar south pole

by Andrew Jones October 2, 2023October 3, 2023

Heads of agencies update on crewed, robotic lunar plans

by Andrew Jones October 2, 2023October 3, 2023

A view from the Chang'e-5 lunar lander as the ascent vehicle lifts off on Dec. 3, with glare from the Sun. It will attempt rendezvous and docking Dec. 5, 2020.

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China to attempt lunar far side sample return in 2024

by Andrew Jones September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

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China narrows field for low-cost space station cargo missions

by Andrew Jones September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

A view inside the payload fairing of the second Ceres-1.

Beijing to foster commercial space and satellite constellations as key future industries

by Andrew Jones September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

A white Ceres-1 rocket lifts off from Jiuquan amid a cloud of exhaust and sand, rising into a clear blue sky.

China’s Galactic Energy suffers first launch failure

by Andrew Jones September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

China launches new batch of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites

by Andrew Jones September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

China’s military sets up new base for space domain awareness

by Andrew Jones September 14, 2023September 14, 2023