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China returns research samples from space station to Earth for study
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 18, 2025 China's space station has delivered 46.67 kilograms of scientific samples from 26 experiments for analysis on Earth, according to the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization (CSU) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This ninth transfer of materials saw the Shenzhou-21 return capsule bring back samples from research in life sciences, materials science, and combustion. Field processing was conducted on the mice used in space life science experiments immediately after landing ... read more |
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Resupply spacecraft prepared for Tiangong station after safe crew returnTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 18, 2025 The China Manned Space Agency is preparing to launch the unmanned Shenzhou XXII spacecraft, which will deliver provisions and equipment to the Tiangong space station. A senior engineer confirmed on ... more 
China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts return to Earth after delayBeijing (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday, state TV footage showed, after a delay caused by their spacecraft being struck by debris in orbit. ... more 
Tiangong hosts dual crews after debris impact delays Shenzhou-20 returnTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 11, 2025 Since the launch of Shenzhou-21, China's Tiangong Space Station has entered an unprecedented phase of dual-crew operations, with the Shenzhou-20 astronauts remaining in orbit longer than initially planned following a suspected space debris impact on their return spacecraft. ... more 
Chinese astronauts use upgraded oven to barbecue chicken wings and steaks aboard space stationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 05, 2025 Aboard China's space station, astronauts have begun using a new hot air oven delivered by Shenzhou XXI to prepare freshly baked dishes, including chicken wings and steaks, as shown in a recent video ... more |
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China expands space capabilities with new lunar and deep space milestonesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 21, 2025 China has recorded a series of landmark achievements in its ongoing quest for space exploration, spanning its crewed space station program, lunar far-side sample return, and interplanetary missions. ... more 
China marks milestone 600th Long March rocket launchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 17, 2025 China's Long March rocket series has reached a major milestone with its 600th flight, following the successful launch of a Long March-8A vehicle that deployed a new group of internet satellites in ... more 
Chinese astronauts complete fourth spacewalk of Shenzhou XX missionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 07, 2025 Crew members aboard the Shenzhou XX spacecraft carried out their fourth extravehicular activity, completing critical tasks outside the Tiangong space station, the China Manned Space Agency reported. ... more 
Constellations of Power: Smart Dragon-3 and the Geopolitics of China's Space StrategyBudapest, Hungary (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 On 9 September 2025, a Smart Dragon-3 rocket roared to life off the coast of Rizhao City, in eastern China's Shandong Province, carrying 11 Geely-05 satellites into orbit. Conducted from a maritime ... more 
China advances lunar program with Long March 10 ignition testBeijing, China (SPX) Sep 12, 2025 China has conducted the second ignition trial of its new heavy-lift Long March 10 rocket, marking a significant step toward future crewed lunar missions. The test took place Friday at 3 pm at ... more |
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Chinese astronauts expand science research on orbiting space station
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 11, 2025 Shenzhou 20 astronauts - Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie - are pushing forward with wide-ranging scientific experiments and technology tests aboard China's space station, advancing knowledge across multiple research domains. In space medicine, the crew used electroencephalogram equipment for experiments including visual field studies, executive-function training and exploratory utilization projects. They also employed eye-tracking devices and specialized software to investigate microgravity' ... read more 
China planning for a trillion-dollar deep space economy by 2040Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 The global deep space economy could expand into a trillion-dollar market by 2040, with growth centered on energy, internet, tourism, and cultural creativity, according to insights shared at the thir ... more |
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AI assistant supports Chinese space station astronautsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 21, 2025 The crew of China's Tiangong space station recently conducted their third spacewalk with the help of a new artificial intelligence system named Wukong AI, marking the first use of a large-scale AI m ... more 
Spacesuit milestone reached with 20 spacewalks on Chinese stationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 21, 2025 The extravehicular spacesuit B aboard China's space station has achieved a major milestone by supporting 20 spacewalks, according to the China Astronaut Research and Training Center. Astronaut Chen ... more
Shenzhou 20 crew prepares for third spacewalk in coming daysTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 15, 2025 China's Shenzhou 20 astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station will conduct their third spacewalk in the coming days, according to the China Manned Space Agency on Aug 14. The three person c ... more 
Astronaut crew tests new generation spacewalk suits and conducts health research aboard TiangongTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 13, 2025 The Shenzhou XX mission astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station have recently completed key assignments, including unpacking and testing two newly delivered spacewalk suits, the China Manne ... more 
Six Chinese universities to launch new low altitude space major this fallTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 14, 2025 In a concerted push to support China's rapidly expanding low-altitude space sector, six leading universities will introduce an undergraduate major in the field this fall. The program, approved in Ap ... more |
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