Long March 5
Chinese rocket stage predicted to reenter atmosphere around May 8
A large rocket stage which launched China’s first space station last week is likely to reenter the atmosphere around May 8 according to early space tracking predictions.
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 rolls out Long March 5 rocket to launch Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission
China has rolled out a Long March 5 heavy-lift rocket in preparation for launch of the complex Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission early next week.
Long March 5 rolled out for July 23 launch of China’s Tianwen-1 Mars mission
China is preparing to launch its Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter and rover next week with the rollout of the mission’s Long March 5 launch vehicle.
Rocket arrives as China targets July for Tianwen-1 Mars mission launch
China is gearing up to launch its Tianwen-1 Mars mission following the delivery of a Long March 5 launch vehicle to Wenchang launch center.
Rocket nears spaceport for Chinese space station test launch
The first flight model of a rocket designed to launch modules for a Chinese space station is set to arrive at Wenchang spaceport for a crucial test mission.
Successful Long March 5 launch opens way for China’s major space plans
China is clear to embark on ambitious exploration and space station missions following a successful return-to-flight Friday of the Long March 5.
China targets late 2020 for lunar sample return mission
China is aiming to launch its complex Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission in late 2020, following launch vehicle-related delays.
China begins preparations for crucial Long March 5 rocket launch
China is set to attempt a return-to-flight of its largest rocket at the end of the year, with success required for the country to proceed with its major space ambitions.
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 to launch unmanned test flight of next-generation crewed spacecraft in 2019
The next-generation crewed spacecraft will be the payload for the first flight of the Long March 5B launch vehicle, a variant of the Long March 5 and designed for lofting large modules of the planned Chinese Space Station.
China could be facing space station delay, Tiangong-2 to be deorbited
China’s plan to launch and construct a space station could be hit by a test flight delay of the launcher designed to send the modules into orbit.
China completes 22nd launch this year with Gaofen-11, matches national record
China launched an Earth observation satellite early on Tuesday, seeing the country equaling its record for launches in a calendar year with 22.
China reveals cause of Long March 5 failure; lunar sample mission to follow return-to-flight
China has disclosed the cause of the failure of the Long March 5 heavy-lift rocket last July, revealing that a turbopump exhaust issue prevented the rocket reaching orbit.
Chinese space program insights emerge from National People’s Congress
The involvement of dozens of space sector officials in the high-profile 18-day long rubber-stamp political gathering also provided a rare opportunity for updates on various aspects of China’s space program and an outline of its reliably nebulous scheduling.
