The Chang’e 7 mission will explore the Shackleton Crater for water ice, guided by a model predicting its locations based on advanced lunar data.
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The Yunnan Lijiang Astronomical Observatory's telescope achieved a successful laser communication link with a geostationary satellite, showcasing advancements in high-speed data transmission technology.
Spark Space's Lieyan-2 engine has successfully completed a system-wide test, achieving significant thrust and showcasing advanced integration and manufacturing techniques.
The blog post outlines key discussions and proposals from China's Two Sessions regarding advancements in the space sector, focusing on the 15th Five-Year Plan and future exploration missions.
China is outpacing the U.S. in developing space-based AI computing capabilities, with significant advancements and financial support for its initiatives.
The Long March 6A Y28 launched the Yaogan-50-02 satellite on March 15, 2026, enhancing China's remote sensing capabilities for land survey and disaster management.
The Long March 2D Y95 successfully launched two Earth observation satellites, marking a significant milestone in China's space technology development.
China aims to land taikonauts on the Moon by 2030, with Rimae Bode as a key exploration site due to its geological diversity and accessibility.
Lieutenant General Gagnon calls for offensive capabilities in the U.S. Space Force to counter perceived threats from China's satellite network, despite evidence suggesting a lower likelihood of conflict.
The Long March 8A Y8 launched nine GuoWang satellites, marking a significant step in China's satellite deployment strategy for global internet services.
GuoWang's mega-constellation satellites, launched by Long March vehicles, feature two design platforms and average 695 kilograms in mass, with electric propulsion likely employed.
The Mengzhou capsule's successful abort test and subsequent recovery mark a significant advancement in China's crewed spacecraft recovery capabilities, with further sea trials planned.
LandSpace's Zhuque-3 rocket aims for a second flight and booster recovery in 2026, focusing on optimizing reusable launch systems to reduce costs and enhance satellite deployment capabilities.
The SMILE satellite, a Sino-European collaboration, is en route to French Guiana for launch preparations, aiming to enhance space weather forecasting.
Kuaizhou-11 Y7's successful launch delivered eight satellites, showcasing advancements in AI imaging and satellite refueling technology.
LandSpace's BF-20 engine has achieved 220 tons of thrust in tests, showcasing significant advancements in China's liquid rocket engine technology.
Taikonauts Zhang Lu and Wu Fei completed their second spacewalk for Shenzhou-21, focusing on inspections and space debris protection, while also harvesting cherry tomatoes aboard Tiangong.
CAS Space's Kinetica-2 launch vehicle is scheduled for its first flight in March, aiming to carry a prototype Qingzhou-1 spacecraft into low Earth orbit.
China's space agency announced plans for a Pakistani astronaut's visit to Tiangong and the first year-long stay of a Chinese taikonaut, alongside developments in lunar exploration.
China's space launch activities are currently paused due to the Spring Festival and recent failures, with a resumption expected in mid-March following policy discussions.
Eighteen Qianfan satellites are ready for launch in early 2025, crucial for Shanghai Spacesail Technologies' connectivity services following recent approvals from Brazil.
Shenzhou-21 taikonauts resumed scientific experiments aboard the Tiangong Space Station, focusing on space medicine and microgravity physics after the Spring Festival.
Hainan's leadership visits the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site, highlighting progress and ambitions for over twenty launches this year amid ongoing construction efforts.
Brazil has approved the Qianfan mega-constellation to provide satellite connectivity services, targeting rural areas and schools, with operations expected to start in late 2025.