China has 3 reusable rockets lined up for launch as they vie to make history
The race to launch China’s first reusable rocket is heating up, with three contenders now lined up at…
Explainer | Why China’s commercial space sector is grabbing attention – including from Elon Musk
On Saturday, the Beijing-based start-up LandSpace reportedly plans to conduct the maiden launch of its Zhuque-3 rocket –…
China’s Shenzhou 20 debris crisis: a catalyst for space war – or peace?
A tiny piece of debris triggered the most serious mishap at China’s Tiangong space station since it became…
Space pull system: China’s industrial revolution to make rockets and satellites like cars
This emerging system aims to mass-produce space systems not just quickly but with consistent quality, lower cost and…
China’s large reusable Tianlong-3 rocket passes 1,000-tonne thrust ‘major exam’
The Chinese reusable rocket race is heating up, with two start-ups and a state-owned developer all aiming for…
China targeting Musk’s Starlink with low-orbit satellite drive
China is pressing ahead with low-orbit satellite clusters as regulators lay out a framework to accelerate the technology’s…
From mining to tourism, space ambitions of China’s Guangdong rival those of Elon Musk
South China’s Guangdong province has announced its ambition to join the country’s commercial space sector race, promising financial…
Chinese launch startup Landspace suffers Zhuque-2 failure
HELSINKI — Landspace’s Zhuque-2 rocket suffered an anomaly after liftoff Thursday, leading to loss of the mission and…
Exclusive | Has the Qianfan satellite network – China’s Starlink rival – run into trouble?
A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites is facing serious delays that could jeopardise its ambitions to compete with…