China has successfully carried out a series of in‑orbit experiments on lithium‑ion batteries aboard its space station, aiming to advance the design of safer and more efficient power systems for future spacecraft. The project, officially titled "In‑situ Electrochemical Optical Research on Lithium‑ion Batteries for Space Applications," was jointly...
At 6:40 a.m. on December 31, China's Long March 7A launch vehicle lifted off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site, sending the Shiyan‑29 A and B satellites into their planned orbit. The mission was completed successfully, marking a strong finish to China's 2025 launch schedule. This launch served as the final mission of the year for the China...
China's manned space program has announced its mission roadmap for 2026, including the debut of the Mengzhou‑1 reusable spacecraft and the Long March 10A rocket. These developments mark a major step toward the country's goal of achieving a crewed lunar landing by 2030. According to the plan, the Tianzhou‑10 cargo spacecraft will dock with the rear...
China has officially launched the Laser Heterodyne Spectrometer project, one of the key payloads for the upcoming Tianwen‑3 Mars probe. The initiative was unveiled on Hefei Science Island and jointly developed by the Hefei Institute of Physical Sciences under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Macau University of Science and Technology, and the...
Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Guoxing Aerospace have jointly announced the creation of China's first space computing laboratory. The facility will focus on developing autonomous and controllable space computing chips, robotic satellites, and in-orbit additive manufacturing, all aimed at meeting the growing demand for space-based computing...
At 12:03 p.m. on December 10, 2025, a student team from Sun Yat‑sen University successfully launched the "Yixian‑A" CubeSat aboard the Lijian‑11 Yao‑11 rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. By 12:17, the satellite had entered its planned orbit, and at 1:38 p.m. telemetry confirmed it was operating normally. This marks the world's first...
China's newly developed Qingzhou cargo spacecraft has entered its overall testing phase, marking a step toward commercial cargo transport for the country's space station. The spacecraft uses a modular design with a sealed cabin in the front and an open tail section in the rear. The sealed cabin is intended for precision instruments and daily...
On December 9, 2025, at 11:41 a.m. Beijing Time, China placed the Yaogan‑47 remote sensing satellite into orbit using a Long March‑4B carrier rocket. The launch took place at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite entered its preset orbit successfully and is expected to play a key role in several national...
China's commercial space industry has reached an important milestone as the Traverser One (CYZ1) manned spacecraft test module has officially entered its final assembly stage. This marks steady progress toward the country's goal of developing reusable crewed spacecraft for tourism and commercial missions. The CYZ1 test module has completed...
China's Long March 8A rocket has successfully switched to a new coal-based aerospace kerosene fuel for the first time, marking a significant step toward greener and more cost-effective space launches. The new fuel is derived from coal-based aviation kerosene, developed by the Aerospace Chemical Propulsion Technology Research Institute under the...
On December 6, China's Fifth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology Group successfully launched 14 low-orbit satellites for its satellite internet project. The satellites were carried into orbit by the Long March 8A rocket from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. The Long March 8A is an upgraded version of the Long March 8, optimized for...
China has officially established its first offshore rocket recycling and reuse base in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The facility, built by Beijing Jianyuan Technology Co., Ltd., will serve as a production, testing, and assembly site for medium‑ and large‑scale liquid launch vehicles. Jianyuan Technology is the country's first private enterprise to...
Blue Arrow Aerospace's Suzaku‑3 Yao‑1 carrier rocket was successfully launched at noon on December 3, sending its payload into orbit. However, the first‑stage engine recovery verification ended in failure. Video footage showed the rocket's recovery position was accurate, but after ignition during the landing stage, an abnormality caused the...
On November 30, 2025, at 8:20 p.m. local time, China carried out a successful space mission from the Wenchang Space Launch Center. A Long March 7A rocket delivered the Practice-28 satellite into its designated orbit, with the mission declared a complete success. The Practice-28 satellite was developed by the Fifth Academy of the China Aerospace...
On November 28, 2025, China officially launched operations at its Aerospace Rocket Assembly Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Hebi Science and Innovation City, Henan Province. The facility spans 20,000 square meters (215,000 sq ft) and is equipped with advanced rocket assembly platforms and precision testing systems. The base is designed to...
On November 27, 2025, the 2025 Asian General Aviation Exhibition opened in Zhuhai, China, showcasing breakthroughs in general aviation and low-altitude economy. Among the highlights was the debut of a hydrogen-powered aircraft engine developed by China Aero Engine Group - the country's first megawatt-class turbine engine with zero carbon...
On November 28, 2025, Sichuan-based aerospace startup Lingkong Tianxing announced that its Yukong Halberd-1000 hypersonic missile has officially entered mass production. The company also revealed that an intelligent version with AI decision-making and swarm coordination capabilities is under development. The missile reportedly achieves flight...
On November 27, 2025, Blue Arrow Aerospace confirmed that its Suzaku-3 reusable launch vehicle will make its maiden flight on November 29. If successful, it will mark a major milestone in China's commercial space sector, introducing a domestically developed large-scale reusable rocket for satellite internet and space station cargo missions...
At 3:50 p.m. Beijing time on November 25, 2025, the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft completed orbital adjustments and precisely docked with the forward port of the Tianhe core module of China's space station. Following the docking, Shenzhou 22 entered the assembly's berthing stage. In the coming weeks, it will undertake the return mission for the Shenzhou...
At 12:11 p.m. Beijing time on November 25, 2025, China's Long March 2F Yao-22 rocket successfully lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, carrying the Shenzhou 22 unmanned spacecraft. About ten minutes later, the spacecraft separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit, marking a complete success for the mission. The...
Galaxy Power Aerospace has achieved a major breakthrough with its Sky‑50 (CQ‑50) liquid oxygen/kerosene engine, completing a high‑precision variable thrust test run that expands the thrust range and strengthens China's reusable rocket program. Galaxy Power Aerospace recently carried out the test run of the Sky‑50 engine, the main power unit for...
On November 14, 2025, at 16:40, the return capsule of China's Shenzhou 21 manned spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng site. This mission marked the first time a Chinese crewed spacecraft implemented a three‑orbit autonomous rapid return, reducing the time from leaving the space station to Earth landing by more than three hours. Reentry...
Changguang Satellite has held an expedition ceremony for three new Jilin‑1 Gaofen satellites, designated 07B01, 07C01, and 07D01. The launch will take place soon at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. The Gaofen 07C01, also known as Yaohai Science and Technology Innovation, was jointly developed by Changguang Satellite and Sino Hangyao...
The Institute of Aerospace Information Innovation at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with domestic partners, has successfully carried out a satellite-ground microwave high-bitrate communication experiment at Lijiang Station. The test raised the X-band transmission rate to 6.0 Gbps and the Ka-band to 20 Gbps, marking a significant leap in...
China Telecom has successfully completed the industry's first on-orbit test of medium-orbit satellite broadband communication technology at an altitude of 20,000 kilometers. The test was conducted using the "Smart Skynet 01" satellite and achieved a peak downlink speed of 140 Mbps. This marks a major milestone in the development of non-terrestrial...
On November 10 at 10:41 a.m. local time, China successfully launched 13 low-Earth orbit satellites using its Long March 12 rocket from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. The satellites entered their intended orbit, marking a complete success for the mission. This was the third launch of the Long March 12 rocket, the 250th flight test by the...
China's aerospace sector is preparing for a major milestone with the upcoming launch of the Suzaku-3 rocket, expected to take place in mid-to-late November 2025. If successful, it will become the country's first reusable launch vehicle to enter operational service. Developed by Blue Arrow Aerospace, the Suzaku-3 completed its first-phase flight...
On November 6, 2025, China's Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter successfully observed the interstellar object Atlas (3I/ATLAS), marking the first time a Chinese spacecraft has imaged an interstellar comet. Using a high-resolution camera, the orbiter photographed the comet's core and surrounding coma from a distance of approximately 30 million kilometers (18.6...
On November 5, 2025, Chinese aerospace company i-Space (also known as Interstellar Glory) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new headquarters and manufacturing base in Chengdu's Shuangliu District. The facility is dedicated to producing reusable liquid-fueled launch vehicles and marks a major milestone in China's commercial space sector...
On November 3, 2025, at 11:47 AM local time, China successfully launched the remote sensing Yaogan-46 satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site using a modified Long March 7 carrier rocket. The satellite entered its designated orbit, marking the 605th flight of the Long March rocket series. This mission used a 4.2-meter diameter payload...
China has officially announced that its next-generation crewed spacecraft, Mengzhou-1, will launch in 2026. This marks a major advancement in the country's human spaceflight program and reflects its growing ambitions in space exploration. Mengzhou-1 is developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and...
China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft, marking another milestone in the country's rapidly advancing space program. The launch was declared a complete success by Chinese officials on November 1, 2025, following a smooth liftoff and orbital insertion. The Shenzhou-21 mission is part of China's ongoing efforts to expand...
China is moving forward with its goal to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, unveiling a detailed roadmap of development and testing for its ambitious lunar program. Key upcoming tests include integrated evaluations of the Lanyue lunar lander, thermal and high-pressure escape trials for the Mengzhou crewed spacecraft, and low-altitude...
China's Zhongke Aerospace has completed construction of a dedicated launch station for its Lijian-2 liquid-fueled rocket, marking a major milestone in the country's commercial space ambitions. Located in the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Pilot Zone, the facility is designed to support full-cycle operations including testing, fueling...
Tianbing Technology has achieved a major breakthrough in commercial spaceflight with its Tianlong-3 launch vehicle, successfully completing a synchronous separation test involving 36 satellites. This marks the first time a Chinese rocket has deployed such a large number of satellites simultaneously, setting a new record for domestic...
On October 26, 2025, China released the first batch of image data from its Geology-1 satellite, a next-generation Earth observation platform designed for geological exploration. The satellite was jointly developed by China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) and the Natural Resources Aerial Geophysical Exploration and Remote Sensing Center. Launched...
China has announced plans to launch a next-generation Beidou satellite navigation system that will surpass current GPS capabilities in timing and accuracy. The new system will offer real-time positioning with meter- to decimeter-level precision and is expected to extend coverage beyond Earth to include the moon. According to the development...
On October 23, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. Beijing time, China successfully launched its 20th communication technology test satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site using a Long March 5 carrier rocket. The satellite entered its designated orbit as planned, marking the 602nd flight of the Long March series of launch vehicles. This mission is part of...
China is set to launch the Shenzhou 21 spacecraft on October 31, 2025, at approximately 11:44 p.m. local time (15:44 UTC) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu Province. The mission will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station for a planned 180-day stay. Shenzhou 21 will dock with the forward port of the Tianhe core module...
China's Blue Arrow Aerospace has unveiled the full-scale Suzaku-3 rocket, marking a major milestone in its push for reusable launch technology. From October 18 to 20, the rocket completed fueling, joint training, and static ignition tests at the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Zone. The next steps include vertical operation drills and...
China's aerospace sector has made a major leap with the deployment of the "Weiguang-1" modal rocket at its Hebei assembly base. This full-scale mock-up simulates the mass and center of gravity of the final rocket using adjustable weights, enabling critical ground system testing. The rocket will help validate coordination between launch support...
China has successfully completed in-orbit testing of its first satellite dedicated to ocean salinity detection. Developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the satellite was launched on November 14, 2024, aboard a Long March 4B rocket. The satellite is part of China's national civil space...
Changguang Satellite Technology has announced global availability of its Jilin-1 satellite in-orbit transfer services, allowing international clients to reserve imaging capabilities directly. To expand coverage and responsiveness, the company will launch 20 new high-resolution optical satellites (0.5-meter resolution) by late 2025 and early 2026...
China's Xiong'an New Area has completed its first domestically built satellite, the "Xiong'an-1," developed by Blue Arrow Hongqing Space Technology. The satellite rolled off the production line at the region's new intelligent manufacturing pilot base, signaling a leap from concept to reality in local aerospace capabilities. The facility is...
China's Jinan-1, the world's first quantum micro-nano satellite, has successfully completed its mission and re-entered Earth's atmosphere on October 17, landing in the South Pacific. Launched in July 2022 aboard the Lijian-1 rocket, the satellite was designed to test scalable quantum communication technologies. Compared to its predecessor, Mozi...
Researchers working with samples from China's Chang'e 6 mission have discovered rare remnants of a CI‑type carbonaceous chondrite meteorite in lunar soil. Their work confirms that fragments from outer‑solar‑system small bodies can migrate into the inner solar system-and offers a new clue about the source of water on the Moon. m.ithome.com In their...
On Oct. 17, 2025, a modified Long March-6 rocket lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province. At 3:08 p.m. Beijing time, it successfully launched a new satellite group into its planned orbit. The satellites will form the commercial Spacesail Constellation, a Chinese low-orbit satellite communications...
Beijing‑based startup Welight (also referred to as "Weiguang Qihang") has announced that its "Weiguang‑1" launch vehicle has successfully passed its feasibility review and is now moving into the full engineering implementation phase. The review panel was made up of more than a dozen veteran experts from China's rocket‑launch industry-from overall...
By Zhang Gailun, Science & Technology Daily - October 18, 2025 Searching for Earth‑like planets around other stars is a major goal of modern astronomy - and the magnetic activity of a star plays a big role in whether its planets could be habitable. Recently, a research team led by Professor Tian Hui and doctoral student Zhang Jiale from Peking...