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…
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 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.…
Spurred by US sanctions, China adapts Huawei’s HarmonyOS for microsatellites
China has successfully tested a home-grown operating system in space, marking a major step towards reducing reliance on…
New strain of bacteria found on China’s Tiangong space station
Chinese scientists have discovered a new microbe that developed on board the county’s Tiangong space station, according to…