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China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls over populated area

by Andrew Jones June 22, 2024June 22, 2024

Civil

China takes small step towards the moon with rocket test

by Andrew Jones June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

Liftoff of the Long March 2F carrying Shenzhou-12 at 9:22 p.m. Eastern, June 16, 2021.

China’s secretive spaceplane conducts proximity operations with small spacecraft

by Andrew Jones June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

A view from the Chang'e-6 lander, showing the golden body of the spacecraft in the foreground, the impression of a landing leg in the lunar regolith, a relatively smooth lunar surface, and distant peaks and rim of Apollo crater against a black backdrop.

Policy & Politics

ESA-China moon cooperation could end with Chang’e-6

by Andrew Jones June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

An image from Tianhe panoramic camera A during the first Shenzhou-13 spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station in November 2021.

Civil

China selects new batch of astronauts with an eye on the moon

by Andrew Jones June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

Space Pioneer raises $207 million for reusable rocket

by Andrew Jones June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Shenzhou-18 commander Ye Guangfu (right) and astronauts Li Cong (center) and Li Guangsu (left) are celebrated prior to their sendoff.

From the Magazine

China seeks its own Apollo moment – and more

by Andrew Jones June 6, 2024June 5, 2024

Civil

Chang’e-6 spacecraft dock in lunar orbit ahead of journey back to Earth

by Andrew Jones June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Civil

Chang’e-6: Moon samples collected and launched into lunar orbit

by Andrew Jones June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module.

Civil

Chang’e-6 lands on far side of the moon to collect unique lunar samples

by Andrew Jones June 1, 2024June 1, 2024