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China launches test satellite to very low Earth orbit (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China launched four satellites on Tuesday (May 21) to test out new technologies. The spacecraft went up on the third-ever launch of the Kuaizhou-11 solid rocket.
China launches new mystery Shiyan satellite (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China launched the latest in its secretive Shiyan satellite series on May 12 atop a Long March 4C rocket. China's space agency says the satellite will be used for "space environment monitoring."
China launches 4 satellites on 1st flight of new Long March 6C rocket (video)
By Brett Tingley published
China launched its first Long March 6C rocket, helping the nation further its goal of launching 100 orbital missions this year.
China's Chang'e 6 mission to collect samples of the far side of the moon enters lunar orbit (video)
By Josh Dinner published
China's Chang'e 6 has entered orbit around the moon ahead of its upcoming landing attempt on the lunar far side where it will collect samples that will be returned to Earth.
China launches Chang'e 6 sample-return mission to moon's far side (video)
By Mike Wall published
China continued its run of moon missions today (May 3), launching its bold Chang'e 6 sample-return effort to the lunar far side.
China to launch sample-return mission to the moon's far side on May 3
By Leonard David published
China reportedly plans to launch its Chang'e 6 sample-return mission toward the moon's mysterious far side on Friday (May 3).
China's new reusable rocket aces key engine tests
By Andrew Jones published
China has made progress on a powerful rocket engine to power its new reusable rockets that are expected to launch the nation's planned crewed moon missions.
Are we prepared for Chinese preeminence on the moon and Mars? (op-ed)
By Chris Carberry, Joe Cassady published
The U.S. could lose its decades-old leadership in space exploration and technology to China.
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