China Space News
May 01, 2025
Space is a place to found a community not a colony

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2025
China's Shenzhou XIX crew has officially handed over control of the Tiangong space station to the incoming Shenzhou XX crew, marking another milestone in the nation's growing space ambitions. Following the successful completion of their mission objectives, the Shenzhou XIX astronauts are now preparing to return to Earth. The Tiangong space station, which has seen multiple crewed missions over the years, is poised to enter a new era of international collaboration. For the first time, China is prepa ... read more
China's Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth
Beijing (AFP) April 30, 2025
Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after six months on the country's space station, state media footage showed, as Beijing advances towards its aim to become a major celestial power. ... more
China unveils new round of space station life science experiments
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has announced a new series of life science investigations to be conducted aboard the Tiangong space station during the Shenzhou XX crewed mission. The program in ... more
SAR astronauts prepare for landmark 2026 space mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025
Chinese astronauts representing the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are on track to make their inaugural spaceflight as early as 2026, according to an announcement from the China ... more
10 Intertnational lunar projects picked for Chang'e 8 mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
China has selected 10 international projects to join its upcoming Chang'e 8 lunar mission, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Thursday. The chosen initiatives, representi ... more
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New Shenzhou Crew Begins Handover Operations Aboard Tiangong
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
The crew of Shenzhou XX has officially commenced handover operations aboard the Tiangong space station, working alongside their Shenzhou XIX predecessors. Led by mission commander Senior Colon ... more
Commercial space sector drives China's high-tech ambitions
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
China's decision in 2016 to designate April 24 as Space Day underscores the nation's growing commitment to space exploration. This momentum has intensified with the launch of the Long March 12 rocke ... more
Veteran Chinese astronaut to lead fresh crew to space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) April 23, 2025
China announced on Wednesday that a veteran astronaut will lead two crew members on their first flight to the Tiangong space station, the latest milestone in its race to send a manned mission to the Moon by 2030. ... more
China to launch new crewed mission into space this week
Beijing (AFP) April 22, 2025
China is expected to launch a new crewed mission into space this week, as Beijing takes steady steps towards its goal of putting astronauts on the Moon. ... more
Microbial profile mapped aboard China space station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 10, 2025
Efforts to understand how microgravity shapes microbial life have long been hampered by limited data from the International Space Station (ISS), primarily due to the technical challenges of sustaine ... more
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China highlights major strides in moon research and exploration
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
China's lunar exploration initiative has seen consistent advancements across science, technology, engineering, and international partnerships, according to Wu Weiren, chief designer of the Chinese L ... more
Space station advances muscle and semiconductor science
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025
The microgravity and radiation of space present not only risks to human health but also rare opportunities for breakthroughs in science and medicine, Chinese researchers say. This dual nature ... more
China logs 15th orbital mission with launch of Tianlian II-04
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025
China executed its 15th space launch of the year late Wednesday night, successfully placing a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The Ch ... more
Shenzhou XIX astronauts complete third spacewalk outside Tiangong
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2025
Astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou XIX mission successfully completed their third extravehicular activity (EVA), spending nearly seven hours working outside the Tiangong space station, according to ... more
China's Galactic Energy expands Yunyao satellite network with successful launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2025
Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private aerospace firm, successfully launched its Ceres 1 rocket on Friday evening, sending six satellites into orbit to support China's growing space-based weather ... more
Hong Kong spearheads lunar robotics initiative for national space program

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025
China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has taken a pivotal step in contributing to national space ambitions with the launch of the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center. This newly established facility is set to play a significant role in China's upcoming Chang'e-8 lunar mission. The center, operating under the InnoHK Research Clusters and led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), is focusing on the creation of an advanced lunar robot. This robot, par ... read more
Joint initiatives to propel China's commercial space industry forward
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2025
China's commercial space industry is gaining momentum, and experts are calling for collaborative efforts between government entities, trade organizations, and enterprises to develop a comprehensive ... more

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China advances manned lunar program for 2030 moon landing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
China is making steady strides toward its goal of landing astronauts on the moon by 2030, with research and development efforts progressing as scheduled, the China Manned Space Agency announced Mond ... more
Shenzhou XIX crew successfully tests pipeline inspection robot on space station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 01, 2025
The crew of China's Shenzhou XIX mission has completed a pivotal in-orbit test of a pipeline inspection robot aboard the Tiangong space station, marking a major step forward in space station mainten ... more
Shenzhou 19 Crew Advances Scientific Research and Conducts Training in Space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2025
Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station have been actively engaged in scientific research and technical tasks, as confirmed by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). A video released b ... more
Moon-Exposed Grass Seeds to Be Cultivated on Earth
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 21, 2025
Herders in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region may soon have access to a unique variety of forage, as researchers are set to cultivate grass seeds that have undergone a journey to the moon. These seeds ... more
China Prepares for Launch of Tianwen 2 Asteroid Mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 21, 2025
China is gearing up for its first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen 2, which is set to launch in the coming months from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, according to th ... more
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