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A Long March 3B rocket lifts off at night from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, illuminating the surroundings with bright flames and smoke. The rocket is positioned on the launch pad with its structure and scaffolding visible, silhouetted against the dark sky.

China expands secretive satellite series with launch of TJS-15

by Andrew Jones March 9, 2025March 9, 2025

A SAST (Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology) vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) rocket prototype during a test flight, kicking up dust from the ground. The rocket's engines emit a bright flame, indicating an active and controlled descent. The test was conducted in a desert-like environment under clear skies.

China highlights commercial space sector in government work report

by Andrew Jones March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

A top-down view of China's Tiangong space station, captured by the departing Shenzhou-16 spacecraft crew in late October 2023. The space station's three-module structure, large solar arrays, and docking ports are visible against the backdrop of Earth’s blue atmosphere and scattered clouds.

Civil

China to train Pakistani astronaut for Tiangong space station mission

by Andrew Jones February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

South Korea’s KSLV-2 rocket blasts off from a seaside launchpad.

Policy & Politics

South Korea approves strategic plans for space

by Andrew Jones February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

A Long March 2C rocket lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China, carrying the SuperView Neo-1 03 and 04 remote sensing satellites. The rocket ascends into a clear blue sky, leaving a trail of orange exhaust, with the launch pad and surrounding infrastructure visible in the foreground. The launch tower features Chinese characters indicating the satellite launch center.

China adds to SuperView remote sensing constellation with Long March 2C launch

by Andrew Jones February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

A composite image of the Sun captured by NASA's NuSTAR and Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), showing high-energy X-rays streaming from the Sun's surface. The image highlights the Sun's dynamic and active corona, with colorful, glowing arcs of plasma extending outward. The field of view covers the Sun’s western limb, displaying vibrant shades of orange, blue, and green that represent different wavelengths of emitted light, revealing energetic processes such as solar flares and coronal loops.

Civil

China to send a spacecraft out of the ecliptic to study the Sun’s poles

by Andrew Jones February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

A Long March 3B rocket lifts off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at night, carrying the ChinaSat-10R communications satellite. The rocket's engines produce a bright orange and yellow flame, illuminating the surrounding launch infrastructure and casting a glow on the smoke and support structures. Tall transmission towers and trees are visible in the foreground.

China launches ChinaSat-10R communications satellite from Xichang

by Andrew Jones February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

Bow shock around very young star LL Ori. The Chinese heliosphere probes would study such regions.

Civil

AI to power China’s mission to the edges of the solar system

by Andrew Jones February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

An artistic rendering of China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft approaching an asteroid in deep space. The probe features large circular solar panels, a dish antenna, and an ion propulsion system emitting a blue glow. A small asteroid is visible in the background, set against the vast darkness of space.

Civil

China readies Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return spacecraft for launch

by Andrew Jones February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

The white and red Zhuque-2E Y1 rocket launch by Landspace on November 27, 2024, against a morning sky, with an exhaust plume and smoke billowing as the rocket ascends.

Beijing district moves to boost commercial space development, reveals ambitious launch targets

by Andrew Jones February 18, 2025February 18, 2025