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A digital rendering of InfinAstro’s “Space Bus” orbital transfer vehicle in space, carrying multiple small satellites and approaching Earth orbit.

Chinese orbital logistics startup InfinAstro raises angel round funding

by Andrew Jones April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

will lead the charge to Mars and to the moon. Credit: NASA

Moon, Mars — China leads to both

by Louis Friedman April 18, 2025April 16, 2025

Image of the moon's far side with Earth in the distant background, taken from lunar orbit. The lunar surface appears gray and cratered, while Earth is shown as a small blue-and-white sphere against the blackness of space.

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Mission team details complex rescue of Chinese lunar spacecraft

by Andrew Jones April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

A Long March 3B rocket lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at night, illuminating the launch pad with bright orange exhaust flames during the launch of the classified TJS-17 satellite on April 10, 2025.

China launches TJS-17, expanding classified geostationary satellite series

by Andrew Jones April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

A high-resolution image of Mars taken by China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft, showing a partially illuminated view of the planet’s northern hemisphere against the darkness of space. The reddish-brown Martian surface is visible with subtle atmospheric haze.

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China to seek out life in the solar system as NASA faces cuts, commercial players expand ambitions

by Andrew Jones April 9, 2025April 7, 2025

Concept art of fast-paced weapons acquisition and deployment. Credit: The Aerospace Corporation

How to accelerate U.S. space acquisition and outpace threats

by Steve Isakowitz, Ray Rothrock and Randall Walden April 9, 2025April 8, 2025

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China’s megaconstellation launches could litter orbit for more than a century, analysts warn

by Andrew Jones April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

U.S. Space Force chief: China’s capabilities in orbit a ‘destabilizing force’

by Sandra Erwin April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Nighttime launch of the Long March 3B rocket carrying the Shijian-25 satellite, illuminating the surroundings at Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

China expands counterspace capabilities, new report finds

by Andrew Jones April 3, 2025April 6, 2025

A Long March 2D rocket ascends into a clear blue sky after liftoff from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, trailing a pinkish-orange exhaust plume. Pieces of insulation are seen peeling away from the payload fairing during ascent.

China launches internet technology test satellites with Long March 2D

by Andrew Jones April 1, 2025April 1, 2025