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China begins launch campaign for final space station module
Work to assemble a Long March 5B heavy-lift rocket is underway at Wenchang spaceport as China prepares to complete the construction of its Tiangong space station.
Long March 5B rocket stage makes fiery uncontrolled reentry over Indian Ocean
Wreckage from a Chinese Long March 5B rocket first stage made a fiery reentry into Earth’s atmosphere over Southeast Asia Saturday, six days after launching a space station module into orbit.
Massive Long March 5B booster predicted to reenter on July 31
The first stage of the Long March 5B rocket which launched China’s Wentian space station module could reenter the atmosphere around July 31, according to a prediction from the Aerospace Corporation.
Second module docks at China’s space station, large rocket stage tracked in orbit
China added a new experiment module to its space station Sunday, following a high-profile launch from the country’s coastal spaceport.
Rocket to launch China’s next space station module arrives at launch center
A Long March 5B rocket has arrived at Wenchang spaceport as China gears up to send its second space station module into orbit.
China aims to complete space station in another huge year in space
China’s main space contractor will target more than 40 orbital launches this year, including completion of the Tiangong space station, following 48 successful launches in 2021.
Long March 5B falls into Indian Ocean after world follows rocket reentry
Debris from a large Chinese rocket stage fell into the Indian Ocean late May 8 Eastern as people around the world watched for signs of the fiery reentry event in the skies.
China acknowledges Long March 5B situation as rocket heads for weekend reentry
China’s foreign ministry on Friday acknowledged the imminent uncontrolled reentry of the Long March 5B as the orbit of the first stage continued to lose altitude.
Huge rocket looks set for uncontrolled reentry following Chinese space station launch
The Long March 5B rocket which launched China's first space station module Thursday is likely to undergo an uncontrolled reentry into the Earth's atmosphere in the coming says.
China launches Tianhe space station core module into orbit
China successfully launched a 22-metric-ton module late Wednesday, beginning an intense period of missions for constructing the nation’s own space station.
China rolls out Long March 5B rocket for space station launch
China is set to launch the first module for its own space station next week after rolling out a Long March 5B rocket at Wenchang spaceport late Thursday.
China assembling rocket to launch first space station module
The Long March 5B heavy-lift rocket to launch China’s first space station module is soon to be assembled at Wenchang for launch in April.
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.
Bridenstine criticizes China for uncontrolled rocket reentry
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine criticized China May 15 for the “really dangerous” reentry of a large rocket stage earlier in the week that led to debris landing in Africa.
New Chinese spacecraft landing marks step toward future crewed lunar missions
The reentry and landing of a new Chinese spacecraft Friday marked a step toward the country sending astronauts to the moon and deep space.
Long March 5B launch clears path for Chinese space station project
A Long March 5B rocket launched a prototype crewed spacecraft Tuesday, demonstrating the launcher’s capability to carry space station modules to LEO.
Long March 5B rolled out for crewed spacecraft, space station test launch
China rolled out a Long March 5B launcher Wednesday for a mission to prove space station launch capabilities and test a new spacecraft for deep space human spaceflight.
Chinese new-generation spacecraft mission proceeding despite coronavirus, Long March 7A failure
The launch of a Long March 5B heavy-lift rocket carrying a Chinese new-generation spacecraft is going ahead despite the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
