As of spring 2026, China has named the two spacecraft that will carry its astronauts to the moon, advanced a competitive ...

The Shenzhou-21 crew entered the Tiangong space station on Nov. 1, 2025. They have now been in orbit for more than five months and are in good condition. After a thorough assessment, their stay in ...

The significance of China's lunar exploration program has transcended national achievement. It has made unique contributions to lunar study for the wider world and provided an open platform for ...

HELSINKI — A state-owned space contractor has unveiled a concept for an “economical lunar cargo transport” system as China prepares for construction of a lunar base. An exhibit put on display by the ...

In 2025, China set a national record for orbital launches in a single year with over 90 launches. Chinese investment in its commercial space sector, including from private and government sources, ...

Beijing’s Satellite Town, a specialized hub for satellite manufacturers and operators in Haidian District, is expected to ...

NASA is preparing to conduct key tests before its Moon rocket can blast off from Florida - Copyright AFP Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo NASA is preparing to conduct key ...

America faces a choice in space: lead or follow. There’s no middle ground anymore. China is methodically executing a plan to dominate the moon and cislunar space. The question isn’t whether someone ...

If your phone heats up while running AI, imagine what happens inside a massive data center. Now imagine moving that data center into orbit. That is exactly what China and Elon Musk are planning. It is ...