China’s first reusable rocket Zhuque-3 makes maiden voyage but recovery attempt fails
The United States is still the only country in the world to successfully return an orbital-class booster, though…
Watch China’s Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrive at Tiangong space station (video)
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Chinese Space Station Achieves First-Ever Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Production Using Artificial Photosynthesis
When humans dream of venturing farther into the cosmos, one massive logistical question looms: how do we keep…
Stranded astronauts return, university ranking ridiculed: 7 science highlights – South China Morning Post
Stranded astronauts return, university ranking ridiculed: 7 science highlights South China Morning Post Three more Chinese astronauts are now…
Astronauts stranded in space after their return capsule is struck by mystery object in orbit
Three Chinese astronauts are temporarily stranded in space after their return capsule was struck by suspected orbital debris,…
Mice on space crew: China launches youngest astronaut on Shenzhou-21 with four small mammals; first for Tiangong
Astronauts posing before getting onboard Shenzhou-21 (AP) China on Friday launched its Shenzhou-21 crewed mission to the Tiangong…
US satellite spies on Chinese space station and more. China spies back
In a notable display of reconnaissance capabilities, a Chinese satellite has observed an American satellite that was itself…
US satellite spies on Chinese space station and more. China spies back
In a notable display of reconnaissance capabilities, a Chinese satellite has observed an American satellite that was itself…
US scientists find ‘critical gaps’ holding back Nasa moon plan as China races ahead
Scientists have found critical gaps in Nasa’s development of space life support systems that could prevent the United…
US scientists find ‘critical gaps’ holding back Nasa moon plan as China races ahead
Scientists have found critical gaps in Nasa’s development of space life support systems that could prevent the United…
3 body stardom: how China’s space station became a film set and inspired author Liu Cixin
A new Chinese documentary is giving the public an ultra high definition look at life in space –…
Dirty laundry in space: Chinese team joins race to develop washing machine for astronauts
Astronauts have to get used to many things in space, including that they cannot wash their dirty clothes.…